bell ringing

• Expresión informal que se refiere a algo que suena familiar o provoca un vago recuerdo, como si una campana sonara en la mente. Se usa a menudo en la frase «me suena» o «no me suena» para indicar que algo se recuerda o no.

An informal expression referring to something that sounds familiar or triggers a vague memory, as if a bell is ringing in one's mind. Often used in the phrase 'that rings a bell'.

1. Activity of ringing bellsB2formal

   The act or practice of ringing bells, especially church bells or handbells, often as a musical or ceremonial activity.

   toque de campanas

   • Bell ringing is a traditional part of the Sunday service.
   • She joined the local bell ringing society to learn the craft.
   • The sound of bell ringing echoed across the valley.

2. Familiar or triggering memoryB2informal

   Used metaphorically to describe something that sounds familiar or triggers a memory.

   sonar conocido

   • That name doesn't ring a bell with me.
   • His face is bell ringing, but I can't recall where I've seen him.
   • The melody was bell ringing, reminding her of her childhood.