voice

S2 W1

BrE /vɔɪs/ AmE /voʊs/

noun / verb en → es

1 PERSONAL OPINION [singular] B1

the opinion or views of a person, especially when expressed in public

opinión, punto de vista

  • have a voice

Collocations voice an opinion · voice a concern

  • She has always had a strong voice in the community.

    Siempre ha tenido una fuerte opinión en la comunidad.

2 SOUND [singular] A1

the sound made by someone when they speak or sing, or the quality of this sound

voz, sonido de voz

  • have a voice

Collocations voice a song · a deep/soft/high voice

  • She has a beautiful singing voice.

    Tiene una voz hermosa para cantar.

3 RIGHT TO SPEAK [singular] B2

the right to express opinions or ideas, especially in public

derecho a expresarse, derecho a hablar

  • have a voice

Collocations voice rights · voice freedom

  • They are fighting for the voice of women in politics.

    Están luchando por el derecho de las mujeres a expresarse en la política.

1 SPEAK [intransitive] B2

to speak or say something, especially in public

hablar, decir

  • voice an opinion

Collocations voice a concern · voice a complaint

  • He will voice his concerns at the meeting.

    Expresará sus preocupaciones en la reunión.