Raise your voice Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈvɔɪs
RAYZ yor VOYS
ɹˈeɪz/ /jˈɔː/ /vˈɔɪs
rayz YAW VOYS
Definición
To speak louder than usual, usually because you are angry, upset, or want to be heard.
Uso & Matices
Semi-formal to neutral. Often linked to anger or frustration, but can also mean speaking up for yourself. Common: 'Don't raise your voice at me.' Not the same as 'shout' (which is much louder and more aggressive).
Spanish: alzar la voz - elevar la vozPortuguese (BR): levantar a voz - elevar a vozPortuguese (PT): levantar a voz - elevar a vozChinese (Simplified): 提高嗓音 - 大声说话Chinese (Traditional): 提高嗓音 - 大聲說話Hindi: आवाज़ ऊँची करना - आवाज़ उठानाArabic: رفع صوتك - تعلي صوتكBengali: গলা উঁচু করা - গলার স্বর বাড়ানোRussian: повышать голосJapanese: 声を上げる - 声を荒げるVietnamese: nâng giọngKorean: 목소리를 높이다Turkish: sesini yükseltmekUrdu: آواز بلند کرناIndonesian: meninggikan suara
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Please don't raise your voice in the classroom.
basic
He raised his voice because no one was listening.
basic
You don’t need to raise your voice to make your point.
basic
I could tell she was upset when she started to raise her voice.
natural
There's no need to raise your voice—I'm right here.
natural
He tends to raise his voice when he gets passionate about something.
natural