cascabeles
/kaskabeles/from spelling rules
The English phrase "jingle bells" is translated into Spanish as cascabeles.
cascabeles is used to describe small, spherical bells that make a ringing sound when shaken. These are often found on musical instruments, costumes or livestock.
What does it mean word for word?
The singular form is cascabel, which is an onomatopoeic noun. This means the word itself is designed to mimic the actual ringing sound made by the bell.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is cascabel.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaskabeles/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word cascabel is also used to describe the rattle of a snake, such as the rattlesnake, because of the similar sound.
- The term cascabel is also used to describe a specific type of bell-shaped fruit, specifically the 'cascabel' chili pepper in certain regions, which is shaped like a small bell.
- In certain colloquial contexts, calling someone a cascabel can be a playful way to describe a person who is very lively or cannot stay still.
Examples in context
- Los cascabeles suenan en la Navidad.The jingle bells ring at Christmas.
- El disfraz tiene muchos cascabeles.The costume has many jingle bells.
- Escucho el sonido de los cascabeles.I hear the sound of the jingle bells.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are decorating a Christmas tree.
- Daniel¿Dónde pusiste los cascabeles, Sofía?Where did you put the jingle bells, Sofía?
- SofíaEstán en la caja de adornos.They are in the decoration box.
- Daniel¡Mira qué brillantes son los cascabeles!Look how shiny the jingle bells are!
- SofíaSí, le dan un toque especial.Yes, they give it a special touch.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
