vocal
masc./fem.adjective, noun
1. vocal
related to the voice
Common combinations
- música vocal — vocal music
- técnica vocal — vocal technique
- salud vocal — vocal health
- La música vocal me gusta más que la instrumental.I like vocal music more than instrumental music.
- El profesor hizo un ejercicio vocal.The teacher did a vocal exercise.
- La cantante cuida su salud vocal.The singer takes care of her vocal health.
2. board member, committee member
member of a board or committee
Common combinations
- vocal de la junta — board member
- vocal del tribunal — member of the court
- El vocal presentó el informe.The board member presented the report.
- La vocal pidió la palabra.The committee member asked to speak.
- Los vocales votaron a favor.The board members voted in favor.
3. vowel
letter representing a vowel sound
Common combinations
- vocal abierta — open vowel
- vocal cerrada — close vowel
- vocal tónica — stressed vowel
- La a es una vocal.A is a vowel.
- En español, cada sílaba suele tener una vocal.In Spanish, each syllable usually has a vowel.
- La palabra «aire» tiene dos vocales juntas.The word “aire” has two vowels together.
Same root
vocalizarvocalización
Phrases with this word
cuerdas vocales