Spanish Conversation · Level 55
75 words
Spanish word
tonalidad
Pronunciation
IPA/tonaliˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nountone
Example
No me gusta la tonalidad que usó en la reunión.
I don't like the tone used in the meeting.
More examples
Si quieres persuadir, modula la tonalidad para conectar con tu interlocutor.
If you want to persuade, modulate your tone to connect with your interlocutor.
Core concept
Overall emotional shade and level of formality in language.
Common phrases
cambiar la tonalidad
change the tone
Similar words
entonación: Marks meaning or feeling through rises, falls, and emphasis in the voice.
tono: Communicates attitude or mood through voice tone or speaking style.
registro: Chooses the appropriate level of language for a particular setting or listener.
matiz: Captures fine shades of meaning or emotion in a phrase.
Definition in Spanish
El rasgo del lenguaje que define el modo de expresarse, incluyendo matices afectivos y grado de formalidad.
Word origin
The word comes from tono, ultimately from Latin tonus, with -idad added to create a noun for an expressive quality.
Usage tips
- When evaluating emails or conversations, tonalidad often signals politeness or attitude even if the words are neutral.
Other meanings
- keynoun
- huenoun
Related words
- tonaltonaladjective