campana
“campana” means “bell” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
bell
Also: chime
📝 In Action
La campana de la iglesia suena cada hora.
A1The church bell rings every hour.
El carillón está hecho de muchas campanas pequeñas.
B1The carillon is made of many small bells.
hood, bell jar
Also: canopy, diving bell
📝 In Action
Instalamos una campana nueva sobre la estufa para sacar el humo.
B1We installed a new hood above the stove to extract the smoke.
El científico puso el experimento bajo una campana de cristal.
B2The scientist put the experiment under a glass bell jar.
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Quick Quiz: campana
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish word is used for a large bell in a church tower?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin phrase *vasa campana* (vessels of Campania). Campania was a region in Italy known for producing high-quality bronze, which was used to make the best bells. Eventually, the name of the region became the name of the object itself.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'campana' the same as 'campaña'?
No. They are very similar, but 'campana' means 'bell' or 'hood,' while 'campaña' (with the tilde/accent mark over the 'n') means 'campaign,' like a political or military drive.
How do I say 'doorbell' in Spanish?
The most common word for 'doorbell' or 'buzzer' is 'el timbre.' 'Campana' is usually too large for that context.