voz

Voz is the Spanish and Portuguese word for voice. In these languages it refers to the vocal sound produced by humans, the act of speaking, or a person’s stated opinion. The word comes from the Latin vox, vocis.

In linguistics and everyday speech, voz denotes voice as a physical and perceptual phenomenon. It features in phrases such as dar voz (to give someone a voice or platform) and is used to describe prosodic qualities of speech, such as tone, volume, and intonation.

In culture and media, La Voz is the title of several singing-competition programs in Spanish-speaking countries, derived from the international The Voice franchise. These programs audition contestants and select finalists through performances judged by a panel of coaches.

In technology, Spanish-language terminology uses voz to describe speech-related technologies, such as voz sintética for text-to-speech synthesis and reconocimiento de voz for voice recognition. The term appears in user interfaces and accessibility features that rely on spoken language.

As a proper noun, Voz can appear as a surname or placename in some regions, though it is less common than the generic usage of the word as “voice.” Its appearance in historical records or local contexts reflects naming conventions rather than a single, unified entity.

Voz should not be confused with Vox, a similarly spelled term with distinct meanings in English and other languages, including its use as a name for media outlets or political terminology.