voz
/ˈboθ/
The English phrase "voice" is translated into Spanish as voz.
The term refers to the sound made through the vibration of the vocal cords.
Meaning: sound made through vibration of the vocal cords (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and parts of Central America, the word garganta (meaning throat) is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to a person's voice.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of voz is voces.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈboθ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly pronounce the 'z' in voz as a voiced 'z' sound like in the word "zoo". However, in standard Peninsular Spanish, it is an unvoiced sound.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking contexts, if someone says they 'tienen la voz cortada', it does not mean their voice is physically cut, but that they are choked with emotion or about to cry.
- The term voz can be used in a legal sense to mean a 'vote' or a 'say' in a decision, such as 'tener voz y voto'.
- When talking about the volume of a person's speech, Spanish speakers often use the word fuerte (strong/loud) instead of saying someone has a 'loud voice'.
Examples in context
- Tom alzó su voz.Tom raised his voice.This sentence is useful for showing the action of raising one's voz.Tatoeba #1991905 by marcelostockle, translation #1024304 by CK
- Me gusta tu voz.I like your voice.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for someone's voz.Tatoeba #2412329 by marcelostockle, translation #6995653 by mailohilohi
- Su voz es mejor.Her voice is better.This sentence is useful for making a comparison regarding someone's voz.Tatoeba #4610770 by DarkHollow, translation #4609657 by LeeSooHa
- El sonido de su voz es claro y resonante.The sound of his/her voice is clear and resonant.
- ¡Qué vozarrón tiene ese cantante!What a powerful voice that singer has!
- 200 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Alejandro are talking about a singer on the radio.
- SofíaEscucha, esa cantante tiene una voz increíble.Listen, that singer has an incredible voice.
- AlejandroSí, su voz suena muy dulce.Yes, her voice sounds very sweet.
- SofíaMe recuerda a la voz de mi madre.It reminds me of my mother's voice.
- AlejandroTienes razón, Sofía, son muy parecidas.You are right, Sofia, they are very similar.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry voz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
