Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/boθ/

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Translation

voice

Word origin

From Latin vox ('voice'), accusative vocem. The same root runs through several English words about voice and sound.

Origin
Latin
Root
vox
English cognates
voice, vocal, vowel

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralvocesirregular

Examples

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She has a very lovely voice.

, .

Do not raise your voice, please.

Reconoci instante.

I recognised his voice instantly.

.

She spoke quietly so as not to wake the baby.

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The singer's voice could be heard throughout the theatre.

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This word is part of lesson 11.