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    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.