Campanada (en. Bell)

/kam.paˈna.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The sound made by a bell when it rings.
The clock's bell toll marked midnight.
La campanada del reloj marcó la medianoche.
A significant or important event.
Her arrival was a bell toll for the start of the celebration.
Su llegada fue una campanada para el inicio de la celebración.
A notice or signal of time.
The church bells toll every hour.
Las campanadas de la iglesia sonaron cada hora.

Etymology

From Latin 'campanata', meaning 'sound of a bell'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a splash
To perform an act or do something that causes a great impression or surprise.
dar la campanada
to ring a bell
To draw attention in a remarkable or extraordinary way.
hacer campanada

Related Words

bell
A metal instrument that produces a sound when struck.
campana
clock
A machine that indicates the hour through bell tolls.
reloj
dawn
The part of the day between night and morning, often marked by bell tolls in certain traditions.
madrugada

Slang Meanings

To give an impressive surprise.
That play was a bell toll in the match.
Esa jugada fue una campanada en el partido.
To make noise or draw attention in a striking way.
They announced the news with great fanfare.
Anunciaron la noticia con gran campanada.