bumper

BrE /ˈbʌmpə/ AmE /ˈbʌmpər/

noun en → es

1 CAR PART [noun] B1

the front or back part of a car that is designed to absorb the shock of a collision and protect the main body of the vehicle

paragolpes, defensa

Collocations front bumper · rear bumper

  • The car had a small dent in the front bumper.

    El coche tenía un pequeño bulto en el paragolpes delantero.

2 SPORT [noun] B2

a long, thin piece of wood or plastic that is used in some sports to hit a ball or puck towards the goal

bádminton raqueta, palo de bádminton

Collocations badminton bumper

  • He hit the ball with his bumper.

    Golpeó la pelota con su palo de bádminton.

3 SALE [noun] B2

a period of time when a shop or company sells goods at reduced prices to attract customers and clear old stock

rebajas, oferta especial

Collocations bumper sale

  • The store is having a bumper sale this week.

    La tienda está teniendo una oferta especial esta semana.

4 SUCCESS [noun] C1

a period of time when someone or something has many successes, achievements, or profits

éxito, éxito rotundo

Collocations bumper year

  • The company had a bumper year in 2020.

    La empresa tuvo un éxito rotundo en el año 2020.