voces
/VOH-ses/
voices
Voces: The sounds made by speaking or singing (voices).
voces(noun)
voices
?sound made by speaking or singing
shouts
?loud sounds
,rumors
?figurative, widespread talk
📝 In Action
Escuché muchas voces en la calle anoche.
A1I heard many voices in the street last night.
Las voces de los niños llenaron el parque.
A2The children's voices filled the park.
Hay voces de protesta contra la nueva ley.
B1There are voices of protest against the new law (figurative: expressions of dissent).
💡 Grammar Points
Plural of Nouns Ending in Z
When a singular noun ends in '-z' (like 'voz'), you change the 'z' to 'c' before adding '-es' to make it plural: voz -> voces. This keeps the 's' sound consistent.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Incorrect Pluralization
Mistake: "Adding '-s' directly: 'voz' -> 'vozs'."
Correction: Always change the 'z' to a 'c' first: 'voz' -> 'voces'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Voces' Figuratively
In Spanish, 'voces' can often refer to the opinions or thoughts of a group, similar to saying 'voices of the people' in English.
Voces: When 'you shout' loudly (tú form, present tense).
voces(verb)
you shout
?tú form, present tense
,that you shout
?tú form, subjunctive mood
you advertise
?tú form, to announce a product loudly
📝 In Action
Si tú voces ese secreto, todos lo sabrán.
B1If you shout out that secret, everyone will know it. (Present Indicative)
Espero que no voces mi nombre en público.
B2I hope that you don't shout my name in public. (Present Subjunctive)
¡No voces la noticia! Queremos que sea una sorpresa.
B2Don't shout the news! We want it to be a surprise. (Negative Imperative)
💡 Grammar Points
Same Form, Different Mood
The word 'voces' is used for the informal 'you' (tú) in both the normal Present Tense (Indicative) and the special Wish/Doubt Tense (Subjunctive). Context tells you which one is being used.
Negative Commands
You also use 'voces' when giving a negative command to a friend: 'No voces' (Don't shout). In this case, it always comes from the Subjunctive form.
⭐ Usage Tips
Usage Context
While 'gritar' (to shout) is more common, 'vocear' often implies shouting something specific, like an announcement or an opinion, often publicly.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: voces
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'voces' as a verb?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the noun 'voz' change to 'voces' in the plural?
Spanish rules require that if a singular noun ends in 'z', that 'z' must change to a 'c' before adding '-es' to form the plural. This ensures the word keeps a consistent sound.
Is 'voces' related to 'vocal'?
Yes! Both words come from the same Latin root *vox* (voice). 'Voces' is the plural of the sound itself, and 'vocal' describes something related to the voice or speaking.