Globos (en. Balloons)

/ˈɡlo.βos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Inflatable objects, usually spherical in shape, used in celebrations.
The colorful balloons adorned the birthday party.
Los globos de colores adornaron la fiesta de cumpleaños.
Spheres that contain air or gas, used as toys or in decorations.
The children played tossing the balloons to each other.
Los niños jugaban a tirar los globos entre ellos.
Very common decorative elements at parties and events.
The decoration included heart-shaped balloons.
La decoración incluía globos en forma de corazón.

Etymology

From Latin 'globus', meaning 'ball' or 'sphere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make balloons
To inflate or create balloons.
hacer globos
air balloons
Balloon that is filled with air.
globos de aire
helium balloons
Balloon that is filled with helium, allowing it to float.
globos de helio

Related Words

party
Celebration or social event.
fiesta
decoration
Elements used to beautify an environment.
decoración
toy
Object designed for playing.
juguete

Slang Meanings

Eyeballs
It is said that he has very expressive eyeballs.
Se dice que tiene unos globos oculares muy expresivos.
Balloons in the context of laughter or fun
The party was full of balloons and laughter.
La fiesta estaba llena de globos y risas.
Refers to inflatable things in general in a colloquial context
I brought some balloons to the beach to play.
Llevé unos globos a la playa para jugar.