Example: En la reunión, María siempre lleva la voz cantante.
Definition
"Llevar la voz cantante" means to take the lead in a conversation or activity, often dominating the discussion or decision-making process. For example, in a meeting, the person who "lleva la voz cantante" usually guides the group's direction and expresses their opinions more assertively.
The phrase "llevar la voz cantante" literally translates to 'carry the singing voice' and originates from the world of music, where the lead singer guides the melody and timing. Over time, it evolved to mean leading or dominating a group or discussion, much like a lead singer leads a choir or band.
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"Llevar la voz cantante" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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