noun
el tenor
tenor
Definition & meaning
The word tenor has two primary meanings in Spanish:
- Musical voice type: It refers to the highest adult male singing voice, falling between the baritone and the countertenor ranges. It also refers to a person who sings in this range.
- Context, content, or direction: It refers to the general sense, substance, or the literal meaning of a text, speech, or argument. It is often used in the expression "a tenor de," which means "in accordance with" or "following the sense of."
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a masculine noun. When referring to a person, it is "el tenor" (singular) or "los tenores" (plural).
- Word origin: It comes from the Latin word tenor, which means "a holding," "a continuous course," or "a sequence." This is derived from the verb tenere ("to hold"), reflecting the idea of maintaining a consistent tone or line of thought.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms (Musical context):
Synonyms (Context/Meaning context):
- Contenido (content)
- Sentido (sense/meaning)
- Sustancia (substance)
- Ídolo (nature/character)
- Dirección (direction/course)
Antonyms:
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Examples
El tenor canta muy bien.noun
The tenor sings very well.
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