Cascabeles (en. Jingle bells)

/kas.kaˈβe.les/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Objects that produce a characteristic sound when moved.
The bells of the maraca sound joyfully.
Los cascabeles de la maraca suenan alegremente.
Sounds similar to those of a bell, associated with movement.
The bell on her collar jingled as she walked.
El cascabel de su collar tintineaba mientras caminaba.
Percussion instruments used in folk music.
The children played bells during the party.
Los niños tocaron cascabeles durante la fiesta.

Etymology

Derived from the term 'cascabel', which refers to a small sound-producing object, derived from the Latin 'cancellus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Christmas bells
Sound decorations used during the Christmas season.
cascabeles de Navidad
make the bells ring
To produce a cheerful or festive sound.
hacer sonar los cascabeles

Related Words

bell
An object that makes a sound and is used in dolls or instruments.
cascabel
rattle
A percussion instrument that produces a sound similar to a bell.
sonaja

Slang Meanings

To awaken joy or excitement.
That news made me sound like bells.
Esa noticia me hizo sonar como cascabeles.
To be in a festive or cheerful state.
Today we are in a state of bells for the birthday.
Hoy estamos en un estado de cascabeles por el cumpleaños.