English–Spanish

“bell” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kamˈpana/

Example

En el pueblo, la campana suena al mediodía.

In the village, the bell rings at noon.

Illustration for campana (bell)

How to say “bell” in Spanish

“Bell” in Spanish is campana.

Concave metal vessel with flared rim that vibrates to produce a clear ringing tone.

Full entry for campana: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with campana

En la escuela, los niños tocaron la campana para empezar el recreo.

At school, the children rang the bell to start recess.

Tips for using campana

  • Campana contrasts with campanario, which names the tower or space that holds bells, and ordinary items such as a lampshade or range hood can be called campana when bell-shaped.

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