voz rasposa
/boθ ɾasposa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "raspy voice" is translated into Spanish as voz rasposa.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun voz (voice) and the adjective rasposa (raspy/rough).
Which one should you use?
While voz rasposa describes a texture, voz ronca is a very common alternative used to describe a hoarse or husky voice.
How do you pronounce it?
/boθ ɾasposa/
Did you know?
- While voz rasposa describes texture, the more common voz ronca shares a root with roncar, which means 'to snore'. This links the sound of a raspy voice to the sound of sleep.
- While voz rasposa focuses on texture, you might use voz de lija to describe a voice that sounds literally like 'sandpaper'.
- Spanish has several specific words for voice quality that English lacks, such as afónico, which describes the total loss of voice rather than just a raspy or hoarse quality.
Examples in context
- Su voz suena ronca debido a su resfriado.Her voice sounds raspy due to her cold.
- Después del concierto, su voz quedó áspera por cantar demasiado.After the concert, her voice became raspy from singing too much.
- Después de una noche de fiesta, tenía una voz carrasposa.After a night of partying, he had a raspy voice.
- El cantante de rock tenía una voz cascada después de varios conciertos seguidos.The rock singer had a raspy voice after several consecutive concerts.
- Beber alcohol en exceso puede provocar una voz carraspera al día siguiente.Drinking excessive alcohol can cause a raspy voice the next day.
- Tiene una voz muy rasposa.He/she has a very raspy voice.
- Tiene una voz rasposa muy bonita.She has a very beautiful raspy voice.
- Me gusta tu voz rasposa al cantar.I like your raspy voice when singing.
- El cantante tiene una voz rasposa.The singer has a raspy voice.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are at a coffee shop discussing a new singer.
- Sofía¿Escuchaste al nuevo cantante?Did you hear the new singer?
- AlejandroSí, tiene una voz rasposa increíble.Yes, he has an incredible raspy voice.
- SofíaEs verdad, su voz rasposa es única.It's true, his raspy voice is unique.
- AlejandroMe encanta cómo suena.I love how it sounds.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
