bell
1. a metal percussion instrument that produces sound when struck, typically suspended and rung to produce a clear ringing tone
The church bell rang at noon every day.
O sino da igreja tocava ao meio-dia todos os dias.
2. any bell-shaped object or device used for signaling or creating sound
She rang the doorbell by pressing the button.
Ela tocou a campainha pressionando o botão.
3. in botany, a bell-shaped flower or corolla
The campanula has delicate bell-shaped flowers.
A campânula tem flores delicadas em forma de sino.
In Brazil, 'sino' traditionally refers to church bells and larger bells used in religious or public settings. For household doorbells, Brazilians typically use 'campainha' instead. The sound of church bells (som de sino) is culturally significant in Brazilian religious communities and colonial towns with historic churches.
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