timbre

This is the 14126th most frequent Spanish word.


timbre

A "timbre" in Spanish refers to a doorbell, a stamp (postage), or the tone/quality of a sound.


In this sentence, 'timbre' is used to mean 'doorbell', as it refers to a device used to signal someone inside a building.

Pulsa el timbre para entrar.

Ring the doorbell to enter.


Here, 'timbre' refers to 'tone' or 'quality', specifically related to the distinct character of a sound.

El timbre de su voz era único.

The tone of his/her voice was unique.


Again, 'timbre' denotes 'doorbell', describing the physical device itself.

Reemplacé el timbre viejo por uno nuevo.

I replaced the old doorbell with a new one.