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"Vowel" is a noun which is often translated as "la vocal", and "vocal" is an adjective which is often translated as "vocal". Learn more about the difference between "vowel" and "vocal" below.
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).
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.
