regular voice
[ˈreɡjələr vɔɪs]
nounpl: regular voices
voz regular
1. In linguistics and grammar, the standard or normal form of a verb where the voice follows typical patterns of subject-verb-object construction
In English, 'The cat ate the mouse' is in regular voice, showing a typical subject performing an action.
Em português, 'O gato comeu o rato' está na voz regular, mostrando o sujeito realizando a ação.
2. In phonetics and speech, a voice quality that is unremarkable, normal, and without distinctive characteristics
The speaker used a regular voice without any accent or unusual intonation.
O orador usou uma voz regular sem sotaque ou entonação inusitada.
3. A grammatical voice that is not passive, reflexive, or middle voice
Most English sentences use regular voice to express straightforward actions.
A maioria das frases em inglês usa a voz regular para expressar ações diretas.
This is a technical grammatical term used primarily in educational and linguistic contexts. In both English and Portuguese-speaking countries, it is most commonly encountered in formal language instruction. The term is somewhat dated in modern linguistics, as educators typically prefer the more specific terms 'active voice' or 'passive voice' when discussing grammatical voice.
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