loud voice

[/laʊd vɔɪs/]
noun phrasepl: loud voices
voz alta
1. a voice that is produced with great volume and intensity; speaking or vocalization at high decibel levels
He spoke in a loud voice during the presentation to ensure everyone could hear him.
Ele falou em voz alta durante a apresentação para garantir que todos pudessem ouvi-lo.
2. a manner of speaking that is forceful, commanding, or attention-demanding
The teacher used a loud voice to get the students' attention.
A professora usou voz alta para chamar a atenção dos alunos.
3. vocal expression characterized by volume that may indicate anger, urgency, or enthusiasm
He shouted in a loud voice when he saw the accident.
Ele gritou em voz alta quando viu o acidente.
In Brazilian culture, loud voices are often associated with passion, engagement, and expressiveness in conversation. They are generally more accepted in social contexts than in Anglo-Saxon cultures. In professional and educational settings, however, a loud voice may be perceived as aggressive or rude, similar to American contexts.
NYC Slang
loud mouth (person with loud voice); speaking your business out loud
Synonyms / Sinônimos
booming voiceraised voicestentorian voicepowerful voicethunderous voice
Antonyms / Antônimos
soft voicequiet voicewhisperhushed voicelow voice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
voz alta
most common and standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
voz alta / voz grossa
'voz grossa' sometimes used colloquially for emphatic loud voice
São Paulo
voz alta
standard usage; sometimes 'falando alto' for the verb form
Portugal
voz alta
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

shoutyellscreamvolumedecibelacousticstone of voice

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a loud voice
at the top of one's lungs
loud and clear
speak up
raise one's voice
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