trabajo de timbre
/tɾabaxo de timbɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bell work" is translated into Spanish as trabajo de timbre.
An assignment students start immediately upon entering the classroom at the beginning of a period.
Which one should you use?
Actividad al inicio de la clase is a formal way to say 'bell work'. Tarea de entrada is an informal way to say 'bell work'. Cosas por hacer al comienzo de clase is an informal way to say 'bell work'.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾabaxo de timbɾe/
Did you know?
- The word trabajo comes from the Latin 'tripalium', a term originally referring to a three-staked instrument used for punishment.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the school day is marked by a timbre that is often a loud, electric buzzer rather than a melodic bell.
- In Spanish, the word timbre is used for both a school bell and a doorbell, whereas English uses two different words.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuál es la tarea de entrada para hoy?What is today's bell work?
- Completa los ejerciciosComplete the exercises
- Escribe un párrafo sobre…Write a paragraph about…
Example conversation
Daniel enters the classroom and asks Sofía about the assignment.
- DanielHola, Sofía. ¿Qué es el trabajo de timbre hoy?Hi, Sofía. What is the bell work today?
- SofíaEs responder las tres preguntas del libro.It is answering the three questions from the book.
- DanielGracias, voy a escribirlo en mi cuaderno.Thanks, I am going to write it in my notebook.
- SofíaDate prisa, el profesor ya llegó.Hurry up, the teacher is already here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, timbre, trabajo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
