Spanish Conversation · Level 179
15 words
Spanish word
inflexión
Pronunciation
IPA/inflekˈsjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounintonation
Example
La inflexión de su voz se nota cuando pregunta.
The intonation of their voice is noticeable when they ask.
More examples
Para sonar más natural, intenta cambiar la inflexión al final de la frase.
To sound more natural, try to change the intonation at the end of the sentence.
Core concept
A bend in the voice where pitch shifts to show doubt, emphasis, or contrast.
Common phrases
cambiar la inflexión
change the intonation
inflexión interrogativa
interrogative intonation
Similar words
entonación: Sequence of pitch movements across a sentence creating its intonation pattern.
tono: Characteristic pitch range or speaking style that reflects mood or formality.
acento: Pronounced syllable stress inside a word that affects its pronunciation.
prosodia: Combination of timing, pitch, and stress that organizes spoken rhythm.
Definition in Spanish
Variación en la entonación de la voz que modifica la intención comunicativa, como indicar duda, énfasis o contraste.
Word origin
Derived from Latin inflexio 'a bending' (in- + flectere 'to bend'), using the image of a bend to describe shifts in voice pitch.
Usage tips
- The acute accent in inflexión marks stress on the final syllable, a placement English speakers often misjudge.
Other meanings
- inflectionnoun
Opposites
- monotoníamonotonynoun
Related words
- inflexionarintonateverb
- inflexionadointonedadjective