Example: They lower a voice during tense discussions
Definition
"To lower a voice" means to reduce the volume or intensity of one's speaking tone, often to speak more quietly or discreetly, especially in situations requiring subtlety or privacy.
Translations
bajar la voz
de stem verlagen
baixar la veu
baisser la voix
die Stimme senken
Etymology
The phrase "to lower a voice" comes from the Old English root word "hlēowan," meaning to bend or stoop, metaphorically extending to reducing sound. Over time, "lower" evolved to mean decreasing volume, while "voice" derives from Latin "vox," meaning sound or speech.
