Example: Ahir a l'escola va fer campana per anar al parc.
Definition
"Fer campana" is a Catalan expression meaning to skip school or play truant, intentionally not attending classes without permission. For example, in the phrase 'Ahir a l'escola va fer campana per anar al parc,' it means someone skipped school to go to the park.
Translations
To skip class
Hacer novillos
Spijbelen
Faire l'école buissonnière
Die Schule schwänzen
Etymology
The expression "fer campana" literally translates to 'make bell' in Catalan. It is believed to originate from the practice of ringing a bell to mark the start or end of school sessions. Skipping school was humorously described as 'making bell' to imply ignoring the bell's signal. Did you know? This phrase is a colloquial way to describe truancy in Catalan culture.
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To skip class