voz grave
/boθ ɡɾabe/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'deep voice' is translated into Spanish as voz grave.
voz grave is used to describe a voice that has a low pitch or tone. In this context, the word grave refers specifically to the pitch or tone of the voice rather than its physical depth or volume.
Which one should you use?
The term voz grave is the opposite of voz aguda, which refers to a high-pitched voice.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must change to their plural forms: voces graves.
How do you pronounce it?
/boθ ɡɾabe/
Did you know?
- While grave means 'deep' regarding sound, in most other contexts it means 'serious' or 'critical', such as a estado grave describing a patient in critical condition.
- The word grave comes from the Latin word gravis, which originally meant 'heavy'. This links a 'deep voice' to the physical sensation of weight.
- If you call a voice profunda instead of grave, you are describing its resonance or emotional depth rather than its musical pitch.
Examples in context
- Tom tiene una voz grave.Tom has a deep voice.This sentence is useful for showing how to use voz grave to describe a person's voice.Tatoeba #1297065 by marcelostockle, translation #1025500 by CK
- El cantante tiene una voz profunda y poderosa.The singer has a deep and powerful voice.
- El actor posee una voz grave que cautiva al público.The actor has a deep voice that captivates the audience.
- ¡Qué voz grave tienes! Pareces un locutor de radio.What a deep voice you have! You sound like a radio announcer.
- El locutor tiene una voz grave.The announcer has a deep voice.
- Me gusta tu voz grave.I like your deep voice.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking in a recording studio.
- Sofía¿Qué te parece mi voz?What do you think of my voice?
- JavierTienes una voz grave muy buena.You have a very good deep voice.
- SofíaGracias, Javier.Thank you, Javier.
- JavierSuena muy profesional.It sounds very professional.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grave, voz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
