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"Vocal" is an adjective which is often translated as "vocal", and "vowel" is a noun which is often translated as "la vocal". Learn more about the difference between "vocal" and "vowel" below.
vocal(
vo
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kuhl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (music)
2. (anatomy)
a. vocal
Vocal polyps are sometimes caused by straining the voice.Los pólipos vocales a veces resultan del uso excesivo de la voz.
3. (outspoken)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Consumers have become more vocal in their complaints.Los consumidores están haciendo oír sus quejas con cada vez más fuerza.
The senator was a vocal opponent of government policy on immigration.El senador dejó oír claramente su oposición a la política gubernamental sobre la inmigración.
vocals
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
vowel(
vau
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uhl
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
