🇬🇧🇪🇸 doorbell - timbre de la puerta : English Lesson
noun
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Meaning of "doorbell" ("timbre de la puerta"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A doorbell is a special button usually found next to the front door of a house. When you press it, it makes a ringing or chiming sound inside the house. This sound tells the people indoors that someone is at the door, like a friend visiting, a delivery person, or a neighbor saying hello. Instead of knocking loudly, you can just push the doorbell to let people know you’ve arrived.
Grandpa said our new musical doorbell scared his socks off, and I actually found one in the hallway.
The doorbell rang and my hair jumped higher than my test score ever has.
When the doorbell broke, we had to yell “DING DONG!” like very confused opera singers.
The doorbell rang, and Dad shouted, “Nobody move!” as if it were a wild raccoon instead of the mail.
Some modern doorbells can even show video of visitors, so the house basically has its own tiny TV spy at the front door.
Anna hears the doorbell. The doorbell rings again; someone is at the gate. She sees a small hand press the doorbell. The doorbell makes a bright sound. Anna opens the door and smiles. The child holds a cake and says, "I heard your doorbell, so I came." Anna hugs the child and laughs.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.
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