What is the Spanish word for "bulb"?

Learn how to say "bulb" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

bulb

Spanish

bombilla

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Alternative translations of "bulb"

bulbo

Examples of how to use "bulb" in Spanish

English
I need to change the light bulb.
Spanish
Necesito cambiar la bombilla.
English
Please change the light bulb tonight.
Spanish
Por favor, cambia la bombilla esta noche.
English
She planted a tulip bulb in spring.
Spanish
Ella plantó un bulbo de tulipán en primavera.
English
The socket fit the new bulb perfectly.
Spanish
El enchufe encajó perfectamente con la nueva bombilla.
English
A burned-out bulb needs quick replacement.
Spanish
Una bombilla fundida necesita ser reemplazada rápidamente.

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