In Spanish common language, 'bombilla' refers to a 'light bulb'. However, in some Spanish-speaking regions like Argentina, 'bombilla' is also a slang term for a special metal straw used to drink mate, a traditional South American caffeine-rich infused drink.
Examples
- Spanish: 1. Necesito cambiar la bombilla de esta lámpara. 2. ¿Dónde dejaste la bombilla del mate?
- English: 1. I need to change the light bulb of this lamp. 2. Where did you leave the mate's straw?