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lower voice
[ˈloʊ.ər vɔɪs]
verb phrase / noun phrase
abaixar a voz
1.
to speak at a reduced volume or in a quieter tone
He asked her to lower her voice during the meeting.
Ele pediu que ela abaixasse a voz durante a reunião.
2.
to decrease the pitch or intensity of one's speech
She lowered her voice to a whisper when sharing the secret.
Ela abaixou a voz para um sussurro ao compartilhar o segredo.
Synonyms
speak quietly
reduce volume
whisper
tone down
hush
quiet down
Antonyms
raise voice
speak louder
shout
yell
increase volume
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
abaixar a voz
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
abaixar a voz / cochichar
cochichar is used colloquially for speaking quietly
São Paulo
abaixar a voz
standard usage
Portugal
baixar a voz / falar mais baixo
falar mais baixo is also commonly used
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep your voice down
speak in hushed tones
lower one's voice in respect
muffled tone
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