Meaning
bell, small bell
- school bell
- small handheld bell
In a sentence
La campanella è suonata e gli studenti sono usciti.
The bell rang and the students went out.
A che ora suona la prima campanella?
What time does the first bell ring?
Non abbiamo sentito la campanella per colpa del rumore.
We didn't hear the bell because of the noise.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| campanella | feminine · singular |
| campanelle | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of 'campana' (bell), but used specifically for the school bell.
- Commonly paired with 'suonare' (to ring).