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    hablar en voz alta

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a verbal phrase formed by the infinitive verb 'hablar' (to speak) followed by the prepositional phrase 'en voz alta'. 'Voz' means 'voice' and 'alta' means 'high' or 'loud', literally translating to 'in high voice'. The phrase functions as a compound verb or adverbial phrase describing the manner of speaking.

    Sample sentences

    Por favor, no hables en voz alta en la biblioteca.

    Please, do not speak loudly in the library.

    A ella le gusta leer cuentos en voz alta a sus hijos antes de dormir.

    She likes to read stories out loud to her children before bedtime.

    Cuando está nervioso, él tiende a pensar en voz alta.

    When he is nervous, he tends to think out loud.

    Quick facts

    conjugation:The verb 'hablar' will be conjugated according to the subject and tense, e.g., 'hablo en voz alta' (I speak loudly), 'hablaba en voz alta' (I was speaking loudly).
    adjective_agreement:The adjective 'alta' agrees in gender and number with the noun 'voz' (feminine singular).

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    Example

    Por favor, no hables en voz alta en la biblioteca.

    Please, do not speak loudly in the library.

    A ella le gusta leer cuentos en voz alta a sus hijos antes de dormir.

    She likes to read stories out loud to her children before bedtime.

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