No. 522 in Catalan
vox
In Catalan, "vox" means "voice."
In a sentence
La seva vox sona molt clara quan canta.
Her voice sounds very clear when she sings.
In this sentence, 'vox' is used in its classical and literary form to refer to 'voice', emphasizing the quality of clarity in singing.
L'expressió de la vox del poble és essencial en una democràcia.
The expression of the people's voice is essential in a democracy.
Here, 'vox' signifies the collective expression or opinion of people, highlighting its metaphorical usage in the context of political participation.
Estàvem parlant amb en Josep, i, malgrat tot el soroll, vaig reconèixer la seva vox.
We were talking with Josep, and despite all the noise, I recognized his voice.
In this instance, 'vox' again refers to 'voice', but with a focus on recognition and familiarity despite environmental challenges.
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