How to Say "tenor voice" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “tenor voice” is “tenor” — B1 level.
Examples
El tenor italiano recibió una ovación de pie tras su actuación.
The Italian tenor received a standing ovation after his performance.
Mi hermano quiere ser tenor porque tiene una voz muy aguda.
My brother wants to be a tenor because he has a very high voice.
En el coro, los tenores se sientan detrás de las sopranos.
In the choir, the tenors sit behind the sopranos.
Using 'Tenor' for People
Even if the singer is a man, the word 'tenor' describes his voice type. You use the masculine 'el' because the musical category is masculine.
Confusing with 'Tenor' in English
Mistake: “Using 'tenor' to mean 'the general mood' of a party.”
Correction: In Spanish, use 'ambiente' for a party's mood. 'Tenor' in this sense is strictly for voices or formal documents.
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