Voice in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: bohs
IPA: /boθ/

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other meanings

“Voz” is primarily used to describe the sound produced by speaking or singing, as well as the ability to speak or sing, but it can also be used in some contexts to refer to someone’s opinion or point of view.

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do not confuse with

“Voz” should not be confused with “vos”, which is a pronoun used in some Spanish-speaking countries to mean “you” (informal).

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mnemonic

One way to remember the meaning of “voz” is to associate it with the English word “voice”, as they share a similar sound and meaning.

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idioms

“Dar su brazo a torcer” (to give in) is an idiom used to describe someone who has conceded a point or argument to another person.

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usage

“Voz” is used to describe the sound produced by speaking or singing, as well as the ability to speak or sing. It can also be used to refer to someone’s opinion or point of view.

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origin

“Voz” is a Spanish word that comes from the Latin word “vox”, meaning “voice”.

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voz info.

Tips to remember the word “voz”:
– Connect it to the English word “voice” by noticing the similarity in the pronunciation of “voz” (which sounds like “voth” in English, with a soft “th” like in “the”).
– Remind yourself that “voz” and “voice” both start with “vo-” and relate to sound or speaking.
– Visualize someone singing or speaking, and associate this image with the word “voz”.

Explanations:
– “Voz” is a noun in Spanish that refers to the sound produced by the vocal cords of a person or an animal, particularly a human.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Vocalización”: refers to the action of producing voice or sound.
– “Sonido vocal”: a more technical term for the sounds produced by the voice.

Alternate meanings and slang:
– “Voz” can also refer to the ability to speak or sing.
– It may be used metaphorically to represent an opinion or expression, as in “dar voz a” (give voice to).
– In some Latin American countries, “voz” can be used colloquially to call someone’s attention, similar to saying “hey” or “listen.”

Examples of sentences that use “voz”:
– “Tiene una voz muy bonita cuando canta.” (She has a very beautiful voice when she sings.)
– “Escuché una voz en la distancia, pero no pude entender lo que decía.” (I heard a voice in the distance, but I couldn’t understand what it was saying.)
– “Es importante que todos tengamos voz en esta decisión.” (It’s important that we all have a say in this decision.)
– “Perdió la voz después de gritar en el concierto.” (He lost his voice after shouting at the concert.)
– “Usa tu voz para defender lo que crees.” (Use your voice to stand up for what you believe in.)

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