vocal

S2 W2

BrE /ˈvəʊ.kəl/ AmE /ˈvoʊ.kəl/

adjective, noun en → es

1 VOICE [adjective] B1

relating to the voice or speaking

vocal, de voz

Collocations vocal cords · vocal range

  • She has a beautiful vocal range.

    Ella tiene un rango vocal hermoso.

2 SING [adjective] B1

relating to singing or being in a choir

vocal, de canto

Collocations vocal performance · vocal group

  • The choir gave a vocal performance.

    El coro dio un concierto de canto.

1 SPEAKER [noun] B2

a person who speaks or sings in public

vocalista, cantante, orador

Collocations lead vocal · background vocals

  • She is a famous lead vocalist.

    Ella es una famosa cantante principal.

2 SPEAKER [noun] B2

a person who speaks out about something they believe in

vocalista, defensor

Collocations political vocalists · environmental activists

  • He is a strong political vocalist.

    Él es un fuerte defensor político.

1 LETTER [noun] C1

a letter that represents a sound in speech or writing

vocal, letra vocal

Collocations vowel sounds · consonant sounds

  • The letter 'a' is a vocal.

    La letra 'a' es una vocal.

2 LETTER [noun] C1

the set of letters that represent vowel sounds in speech or writing

vocales, letras vocales

Collocations vowel chart · consonant chart

  • The vowels are a, e, i, o, u.

    Las vocales son a, e, i, o, u.