buzzer

BrE /ˈbuːzə/ AmE /ˈbuːzər/

noun en → es

1 DEVICE [singular] B1

a device that makes a buzzing sound when pressed or activated, used to get someone's attention or as part of an electronic system

zumbador, timbre, intercomunicador

  • press the buzzer

Collocations door buzzer · buzzer system

  • Press the buzzer to enter.

    Presiona el zumbador para entrar.

2 GAME [singular] B2

a device used in some games, especially quizzes or competitions, that players press to answer questions or make choices

botón de respuesta, timbre de juego

  • buzz in

Collocations game buzzer · quiz buzzer

  • The contestant buzzed in to answer the question.

    El concursante pulsó el timbre para responder la pregunta.