noun
el tono (color)
shade
Forma en que suena una voz o un sonido, más grave o más agudo, y también la manera en que alguien habla o escribe.
Definition & meaning
- Tone: the quality or pitch of a sound or voice. It can also refer to the attitude conveyed by speech or writing.
- Shade or hue: a particular variation of a color.
- Tone in music: a musical sound or an interval between notes.
- Condition or firmness: the normal tension or strength of muscles.
- Vigor or liveliness: a person’s or activity’s level of energy, as in “being in good form.”
Grammar & Word origin
Tono is a masculine noun: el tono. Its plural is tonos.
It comes from Latin tonus, meaning “sound” or “tension,” from Greek tónos, meaning “stretching” or “pitch.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- matiz can mean a shade of color or a subtle nuance; it emphasizes a slight variation rather than the overall tone.
- timbre refers specifically to the distinctive quality of a sound, rather than its pitch or expressive tone.
- tonalidad can mean a color shade or a musical key; it is more specific in musical contexts.
There is no single general antonym for tono.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
La pared tiene un tono azul muy suave.noun
The wall has a very soft blue shade.
Ella prefiere un tono oscuro para el vestido.noun
She prefers a dark shade for the dress.
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