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Definitions of timbre

noun
a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents

synonyms: estampilla, marchamo, sello

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bula
the round leaden seal affixed to a papal bull

sello
a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)
noun
a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed

synonyms: chicharra, zumbador

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botón
an electrical switch operated by pressing
noun
(music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)

synonyms: metal

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nasalidad
a quality of the voice that is produced by nasal resonators

resonancia, sonoridad
having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant

estridencia, estridor
having the timbre of a loud high-pitched sound
noun
a tax collected by requiring a stamp to be purchased and attached (usually on documents or publications)

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canon, carga, censo, contribución, cuota, derecho, gabela, gravamen, imposición, impuesto, para, pecho, sobre, tasa, tributación, tributo
charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government

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