Bell (en. Bell)

bɛl

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A metallic device that emits a sound when struck.
The doorbell is a bell.
El timbre de la puerta es una campana.
Sound produced by a bell.
The ringing of the bells announced the hour.
El repique de las campanas anunciaba la hora.
Bell used in ceremonies or events.
The church bell rang during the wedding.
La campana de la iglesia sonó durante la boda.

Etymology

From Old English 'belle', meaning 'bell'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ring the bell
Indicates the end of an activity or event.
sonar la campana
alert bell
Refers to a warning of imminent danger.
campana de alerta
electoral bell
Refers to the series of activities and announcements leading up to elections.
campana electoral

Related Words

bell
Device that emits a sound to call attention.
timbre
bell toll
Sound made by a bell when struck.
campanada
bell ringer
Person in charge of ringing the bells.
campanero

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to a person or thing that attracts attention.
That girl is a bell, everyone is looking at her.
Esa chica es una campana, todos la miran.
Said of something that is noisy or loud.
That concert was a total bell.
Ese concierto fue una campana total.