Vocal (en. Vowel)

/ˈbokal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Each of the sounds that are part of the syllable.
In the word 'casa', the vowel is 'a'.
En la palabra 'casa', la vocal es 'a'.
Sound that we produce when speaking or singing.
The singer has a powerful vowel.
El cantante tiene una vocal poderosa.
Letter of the alphabet that represents a vocal sound.
The vowels in Spanish are a, e, i, o, u.
Las vocales en español son a, e, i, o, u.

Etymology

From the Latin 'vocalis', which means 'sound of the voice'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

command voice
Instruction or direction given clearly.
vocal de mando
member in meetings
Member who has a voice in an assembly or meeting.
vocal en reuniones
to have a voice and a vote
To have the right to express opinions and make decisions on a matter.
tener voz y voto

Related Words

voice
Sound produced by the throat.
voz
to sing
To emit melodic sounds with the voice.
cantar
sound
Perception of vibrations traveling through the air.
sonido

Slang Meanings

To have good control of the voice.
That girl is vocal, she sings very well.
Esa chica es vocal, canta muy bien.
To speak clearly and assertively.
In the presentation, she was very vocal and convincing.
En la presentación, ella fue muy vocal y convincente.