contralto
alto
The term 'contralto' in Spanish refers to the equivalent term in English, 'contralto'. It describes the lowest female singing voice, or a woman with this singing voice. In a choir, a contralto's voice range falls between the tenor and mezzo-soprano voices. The term is used in both Spanish and English without change in meaning.
Example sentences using: contralto
Ella es un contralto famoso en la ópera.
She is a famous contralto in the opera.
This sentence highlights the use of the word 'contralto' to describe a specific type of classical female singing voice, known for its richness and depth. In this case, it is used as a noun to describe the woman's role within the opera.
Su voz de contralto resuena en el teatro.
Her contralto voice resonates in the theater.
Here, 'contralto' is used as an adjective to describe the quality and range of the woman's voice. It accentuates the depth and richness of her voice that fills and resonates in the theater.
Mi maestra de canto dice que soy un contralto natural.
My singing teacher says I am a natural contralto.
In this sentence, 'contralto' is referred to as a specific classification of a singing voice. This reference to a 'natural contralto' means that the speaker has naturally occurring lower range vocal characteristics typical to a contralto, even without formal training or change.