dial
US /ˈdaɪ.əl/
UK /ˈdaɪ.əl/

1.
esfera, dial
a face of a clock or watch or a similar movable circular plate or disc indicating a measurement or setting
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The clock's dial was made of polished brass.
La esfera del reloj estaba hecha de latón pulido.
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He carefully turned the dial to the correct frequency.
Giró cuidadosamente el dial a la frecuencia correcta.
1.
marcar, llamar
to operate a telephone or make a call to a particular number by pressing buttons or rotating a dial
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Please dial 911 in case of emergency.
Por favor, marque 911 en caso de emergencia.
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She had to dial the number several times before getting through.
Tuvo que marcar el número varias veces antes de poder comunicarse.