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How do you say "doorbell" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el timbre
In Spanish (Latin America), "doorbell" is el timbre.
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Pronunciation
Say "el timbre" as EL TEEM-breh, stressing the second-to-last syllable and keeping the vowels short and pure the way they are throughout Mexican Spanish.
Grammar notes
el timbre is masculine. Its plural is timbres.
Example sentence
Sonó el timbre durante la cena.
The doorbell rang during dinner.
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How to remember el timbre
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Questions about el timbre
How do you pronounce el timbre?
Say "el timbre" as EL TEEM-breh, stressing the second-to-last syllable and keeping the vowels short and pure the way they are throughout Mexican Spanish.
Is el timbre masculine or feminine?
el timbre is masculine. el timbre is masculine. Its plural is timbres.
How is el timbre used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el timbre is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Sonó el timbre durante la cena. (The doorbell rang during dinner.).
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