voice

• Som produzido pelas cordas vocais, especialmente na fala ou no canto, ou a capacidade de produzir esse som. Também pode se referir à opinião, expressão ou direito de se manifestar.

A noun referring to the sound produced by the vocal cords, especially when speaking or singing, or the ability to produce such sound.

1. Sound produced by speaking or singingA1formal

   The sound made by humans when speaking or singing.

   Voz

   • She has a beautiful singing voice.
   • I recognized his voice on the phone.
   • He raised his voice in anger.

   Sinônimosarticulationenunciationsoundspeechtoneutterancevocalization

   Antônimosmutenessquietsilence

2. Expressed opinion or right to expressB1formal

   The right or opportunity to express an opinion or vote.

   Voz (no sentido de opinião)

   • Every citizen should have a voice in the election.
   • The workers found their voice to demand better conditions.
   • She gave voice to her concerns during the meeting.

   Sinônimosinputopinionparticipationrepresentationsaysay-soviewvote

3. Grammatical categoryC1formal

   In grammar, the relationship between the action and the subject (active or passive).

   Categoria gramatical

   • English verbs have active and passive voice.
   • The sentence is in the passive voice.
   • Teachers explain voice to advanced students.

   Sinônimosdiathesis

• Verbo que significa expressar uma opinião, sentimento ou desejo, ou dar voz a algo, como uma reclamação ou preocupação.

A verb used to express an opinion, feeling, or desire, or to give voice to something.

1. B2formal

   To express an opinion, concern, or idea clearly and publicly.

   Expressar opinião

   • She voiced her concerns about the new policy.
   • He voiced strong opposition to the proposal.
   • Employees should voice their ideas during the meeting.

   Sinônimosairarticulatecommunicatedeclareexpressmentionraisestateutterventilate

   Antônimosconcealsilencesuppresswithhold

2. Give voice toC1formal

   To articulate or make audible thoughts, feelings, or sounds.

   Dar voz a

   • The poem voices the poet's deepest emotions.
   • The actor voiced the character in the animated film.
   • She voiced her frustration through her writing.

   Sinônimosairarticulateconveydeclareexpresspronouncestateuttervent

   Antônimosconcealsuppresswithhold