campana
/kamˈpana/feminine
The Spanish word for bell is campana. Wiktionary also lists campanilla.
Meaning: percussive instrument (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| campana | /kamˈpana/ | feminine |
| campanilla | /kampaˈniʝa/ | feminine |
The word campana refers to a bell as a percussive instrument.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain and various Latin American countries, the word Timbre is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form, use campanas. When describing the action of a bell ringing, the verb phrase sonar la campana is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/kamˈpana/
Did you know?
- The word campanilla refers to small bells but also names the hyoid bone in the human throat.
- In some Latin American contexts, campana can be slang for a police guard shift or a lookout position.
- A campana can also refer to the hood of a kitchen extractor fan in many Spanish-speaking homes.
Examples in context
- Ahí está la campana.There's the bell.This sentence shows how to point out the location of the campana.Tatoeba #6614359 by UsuarioX, translation #33884 by CM
- ¿Ya sonó la campana?Has the bell rung yet?This sentence asks if the campana has rung.Tatoeba #8096465 by baudelaire, translation #268269 by CK
- Nos salvó la campana.We were saved by the bell.This sentence uses the idiom for being saved by the campana.Tatoeba #1684169 by marcelostockle, translation #1669988 by Spamster
- La campana de la iglesia suena a mediodíaThe church bell rings at noon
- Voy a tocar el timbre de Ana para que me abraI'll ring Ana's doorbell to let me in
- 37 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are visiting an old church in a village.
- MateoMira esa campana de bronce.Look at that bronze bell.
- SofíaEs una campana muy grande.It is a very large bell.
- MateoLa campana suena muy fuerte.The bell sounds very loud.
- SofíaMe encanta el sonido de la campana.I love the sound of the bell.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bell” translations and entries campana, campanilla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
