ding

• Sustantivo que designa un sonido metálico agudo y breve, parecido al de un timbre o campanilla, o una pequeña abolladura o marca en una superficie causada por un golpe.

A noun referring to a ringing sound or a small dent or impression in a surface caused by a blow.

1. B1informal

   A short, sharp, ringing sound, like that made by a bell or a small metal object.

   Tintineo

   • The microwave went 'ding' to signal the food was ready.
   • I heard a ding from the elevator.
   • The bell made a soft ding as he entered the shop.

   Sinónimoschimeclinkjinglepingringtinkle

2. Small dent or markB1informal

   A small dent, nick, or impression on a surface, typically caused by a blow or impact.

   Abolladura pequeña

   • There's a ding on the side of my car from the parking lot.
   • He noticed a small ding in the new table.
   • The metal had a ding where the hammer had struck it.

   Sinónimosdentdintimpressionindentationmarknicknotchscratch

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de producir un sonido metálico agudo o, en contexto informal, para criticar, dañar o abollar algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a ringing sound, or informally, to criticize, damage, or dent something.

1. Make a ringing soundB2informaltechnical

   To emit a short, high-pitched resonant sound, typical of an electronic notification or a small metal bell.

   Hacer sonar un timbre o campanilla

   • The microwave once the timer reached zero to signal that the food was ready.
   • I heard the elevator as it finally arrived on the top floor of the hotel.
   • Every time a new message arrives, the smartphone with a sharp tone.
   • She tapped the side of the crystal glass, causing it to beautifully.
   • The small bell above the shop entrance whenever a customer opens the door.

   Sinónimoschimeclinkjinglepingringtinkle

2. Create a minor dentC1informal

   To cause a small hollow or indentation in the surface of something, usually a vehicle or furniture, by hitting it accidentally.

   abollar ligeramente

   • A stray shopping cart my car door in the grocery store parking lot.
   • I accidentally the new refrigerator while I was moving the wooden kitchen table.
   • Small hailstones began to the roof of the SUV during the unexpected summer storm.
   • Be careful not to the expensive mahogany desk during the office relocation.
   • The surface of the surfboard was after hitting a submerged rock near the shore.

   Sinónimosdentdintindent

3. Penalize or criticizeC2slangamericanbusiness

   To reduce someone's score, rating, or financial balance as a penalty for an error or a failure to meet a standard.

   Penalizar o criticar

   • The bank will you with a ten-dollar fee if your balance falls below the limit.
   • The film critic the latest blockbuster for its lack of original character development.
   • My credit score was after I accidentally missed a single monthly payment.
   • The professor points for every grammatical error found in the research paper.
   • Inspectors the restaurant for several minor health and safety violations.

   Sinónimosassesschargecriticizedockfinehitpenaliserebukereprimand