belfry

• Sustantivo que designa una torre o campanario donde se cuelgan las campanas, a menudo adosado a un edificio o situado en lo alto de una torre; también puede referirse a una estructura exenta dedicada a albergar campanas.

A noun referring to a bell tower, often standing alone or unattached to a building, or a room, typically at the top of a tower, where bells are hung.

1. Bell towerB2formal

   A tower, often standing alone and not attached to a building, that houses bells.

   campanario exento

   • The old church had a tall belfry that could be seen from miles away.
   • The belfry stood in the center of the village square.
   • Bats often roost in the abandoned belfry.

   Sinónimoscampanile

2. Bell chamberB2formal

   A room, typically at the top of a tower, where bells are hung and rung.

   Campanario

   • The guide took us up the narrow stairs to the belfry.
   • The belfry contained three large bronze bells.
   • From the belfry, you could see the entire town.