Voz (en. Voice)

/bos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Sound emitted by a human being or an animal.
The singer's voice is very melodious.
La voz de la cantante es muy melodiosa.
Expression or representation of thoughts or feelings.
She found the right voice to express her opinion.
Ella encontró la voz adecuada para expresar su opinión.
Right or authority to give an opinion or make decisions.
All members of the committee have voice in the meeting.
Todos los miembros del comité tienen voz en la reunión.

Etymology

The word 'voice' comes from the Latin 'vox, vocis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give voice to
Allowing someone to express their opinion.
dar voz a
out loud
Speaking loudly enough for others to hear.
en voz alta
there is no voice
There is no authorization or capacity to give an opinion.
no hay voz

Related Words

you (informal pronoun)
Pronoun used in some countries in Latin America.
vos
voice-over
A narration that is heard but the speaker is not seen.
voz en off

Slang Meanings

To use voice to grab attention.
He always has to raise his voice to be heard.
Él siempre tiene que vozear para que lo escuchen.
To speak in an uninhibited or uncensored manner.
At that party, everyone started raising their voices about their problems.
En esa fiesta, todos comenzaron a vozear sobre sus problemas.