Campana

/kæmˈpænə/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A bell, especially one used for signaling.
The campana rang loudly to announce the start of the festival.
A type of flowering plant in the bellflower family.
The garden was filled with vibrant campana flowers that attracted many bees.
A large, cup-shaped structure used in architecture, often as a decorative element.
The campana on the church tower was visible from miles away.

Etymology

From Latin 'campana', meaning 'bell', derived from 'campanus', meaning 'of the field' or 'of the bell'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ring the campana:
to announce an important event or occurrence.
campana del aviso:
a warning bell.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

to participate in excitement or celebration
We campana'd all night at the festival.