Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Campanario (en. Bell tower)

    [kam.paˈna.ɾio]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Architectural structure that houses bells.
    The church's bell tower is very tall and provides a spectacular view of the town.
    El campanario de la iglesia es muy alto y proporciona una vista espectacular del pueblo.
    Elevated part of a building where the bells are located.
    Every Sunday, the bell tower rings to call the faithful to mass.
    Cada domingo, el campanario suena para llamar a los fieles a misa.
    Building or tower where bells are placed to be rung.
    The old bell tower in the center of the square is a symbol of our city.
    El antiguo campanario en el centro de la plaza es un símbolo de nuestra ciudad.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'campanarium', which is derived from 'campana', meaning bell.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ring the bells
    To announce an important event or good news.
    tocar las campanas
    bell tower program
    A type of program or activity organized around the community.
    programa de campanario

    Related Words

    bell
    An object that emits sound when struck.
    campana
    bell ringer
    Person in charge of ringing the bells.
    campanero
    small bell
    Small bell.
    campanilla

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to describe something that sounds a lot or is loud.
    That new music group is a real bell tower, you can't hear anything else.
    Ese nuevo grupo de música es un verdadero campanario, no se puede escuchar nada más.
    Referring to someone who is always drawing attention.
    That girl is a bell tower at parties, always at the center of everything.
    Esa chica es un campanario en las fiestas, siempre en el centro de todo.