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“bombing” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/bombaɾˈðeo/

Example

El bombardeo nocturno destruyó muchas casas del barrio.

The nighttime bombing destroyed many houses in the neighborhood.

Illustration for bombardeo (bombing)

How to say “bombing” in Spanish

“Bombing” in Spanish is bombardeo.

A barrage of explosive bombs or shells causing widespread damage and civilian casualties.

Full entry for bombardeo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bombardeo

Tras el bombardeo aéreo, muchas familias buscaron refugio en los sótanos.

After the airstrike, many families sought shelter in the basements.

Tips for using bombardeo

  • The noun bombardeo denotes the event itself and is not the same as bombardero (a bomber or person/plane) or bombardear (to bomb).

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