Meaning
doorbell; bell
- doorbell
- bell of a bicycle
- small bell
In a sentence
Ho sentito il campanello e sono andato ad aprire.
I heard the doorbell and went to open.
Il campanello della bici non funziona più.
The bike bell doesn't work anymore.
Hai suonato il campanello o hai bussato?
Did you ring the doorbell or knock?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| campanello | masculine · singular |
| campanelli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For a building entrance, campanello is standard. Citofono is the intercom system; suonare al citofono often means buzzing, not ringing a bell.
- Use suonare il campanello for 'ring the doorbell.' Don't say fare il campanello.
- On a bike, campanello is the small bell; clacson is a horn, usually on cars or scooters.