This is the 4430th most frequent Portuguese word.
bomba
"Bomb," "pump," or "shock," depending on context.
Here, 'bomba' refers to a pump, a device used to move air into objects such as tires.
Eu preciso comprar uma bomba para inflar os pneus do carro.
I need to buy a pump to inflate the car's tires.
In this context, 'bomba' means a bomb, which is an explosive device used in destructive acts.
Houve uma explosão provocada por uma bomba na fábrica.
There was an explosion caused by a bomb in the factory.
In this sentence, 'bomba' is used metaphorically to describe something as highly exciting or entertaining.