bolas burbujeantes

English translation: bath bomb

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Spanish term or phrase:bola burbujeante
English translation:bath bomb
Entered by: Timothy Barton

17:14 Dec 6, 2005
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Cosmetics, Beauty / bath products
Spanish term or phrase: bolas burbujeantes
En cuanto a productos innovadores para el baño como perlas, bolas burbujeantes y demás,

Anyone have a clue what these are? "Bubbling balls"?
Timothy Barton
Local time: 02:31
Bath bombs
Explanation:
Fizzy bath balls which dissolve into bath, bath pearls contain oils, not quite the same thing, and i should know, i am quite an expert in bubble baths! :P

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http://www2.lush.com/cgi-bin/lushdb/catzoom.html?mv_arg=Bath...

http://www.country-meadow.com/bath.html

y puedo añadir más....jeje
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EirTranslations
Ireland
Local time: 01:31
Grading comment
Thanks guys, or should I say girls. I always thought it would be the ladies who would be most help with this one.
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Summary of answers provided
5 +5Bath bombs
EirTranslations
5 +1bubbling pearls
Maria Gustafson
4 +1effervescent bath balls
Oso (X)


Discussion entries: 2





  

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18 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
effervescent bath balls


Explanation:
Hola Timothy,
Me parece que las "bolas burbujeantes" también conocidas como "bolas de baño efervescentes" no son lo mismo que las perlas (pearls).

Puedes ver el enlace en español con una descripción de las mismas.
Buena suerte y saludos del Oso ¶:^)

Nota: Sólo como dato adicional, en Google:
11,800 hits for "effervescent bath ball"

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Dos enlaces en inglés para comparar:

1.) \"...This giant, ***effervescent bath ball*** with a light, calming scent is the perfect Rx for anyone in need of a little relaxation. 8 oz. ...\"
http://www.pajamagram.com/jarelaxbathball.html

2.) \"...Our classic **Bath Ball** comes in two varieties: Tub Fizzer and Tub Bubbler. **Both effervescent varieties** contain all-natural almond oil moisturizers and fragrances that leave your skin feeling silky soft and smelling wonderful. For an extra-bubbly bath, choose Tub Bubblers and sink into a sea of bubbles! Both varieties are available in our 20 Love Line fragrances and 4 aromatherapies. ...\"
http://www.loveinthetub.com/aboutus.htm

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Dos enlaces en inglés para comparar:

1.) \"...This giant, ***effervescent bath ball*** with a light, calming scent is the perfect Rx for anyone in need of a little relaxation. 8 oz. ...\"
http://www.pajamagram.com/jarelaxbathball.html

2.) \"...Our classic **Bath Ball** comes in two varieties: Tub Fizzer and Tub Bubbler. **Both effervescent varieties** contain all-natural almond oil moisturizers and fragrances that leave your skin feeling silky soft and smelling wonderful. For an extra-bubbly bath, choose Tub Bubblers and sink into a sea of bubbles! Both varieties are available in our 20 Love Line fragrances and 4 aromatherapies. ...\"
http://www.loveinthetub.com/aboutus.htm


    Reference: http://www.evyssens.fr/Boule-de-bain-effervescente-Mangue?la...
Oso (X)
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Carmen Riadi
3 hrs
  -> Muchas gracias y saludos, Carmen ¶:^)
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24 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +5
Bath bombs


Explanation:
Fizzy bath balls which dissolve into bath, bath pearls contain oils, not quite the same thing, and i should know, i am quite an expert in bubble baths! :P

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Note added at 25 mins (2005-12-06 17:40:10 GMT)
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http://www2.lush.com/cgi-bin/lushdb/catzoom.html?mv_arg=Bath...

http://www.country-meadow.com/bath.html

y puedo añadir más....jeje


    Reference: http://www.flyingpigsoapworks.com/bombs.htm
    Reference: http://www.saltsforthesoul.com/bubblethumb.htm
EirTranslations
Ireland
Local time: 01:31
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks guys, or should I say girls. I always thought it would be the ladies who would be most help with this one.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  trufflejus: el nombre es espantoso pero parece que asi es...
12 mins

agree  cello: this is what they are called in the UK:-)
1 hr

agree  Rachel Fell: that's what I was thinking - hey, make your own! http://www.meltandpoursupplies.com/bathbomb.htm
1 hr

agree  Sara Noss: Yep. On the following site they are called 'Bath Ballistics', but this may be a step too far. One of my favourite shops - http://www.lush.co.uk/system/index.php
2 hrs

agree  Nikki Graham: got some upstairs, but hardly ever have time for a bath!
4 hrs
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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
bubbling pearls


Explanation:
That's the way it's written in the packages

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Note added at 29 mins (2005-12-06 17:43:49 GMT)
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The "balls" look like pearls, it would be repetitious to mention both things.

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Note added at 29 mins (2005-12-06 17:44:20 GMT)
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The "balls" look like pearls, it would be repetitious to mention both


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Maria Gustafson
United States
Local time: 19:31
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Roberto Rey: That sounds more natural than a Bath Bomb.. BB maybe in Irak, from the Bathe party
1 hr
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