soprano

noun soh-PRAH-noh Rare

Origin: From Italian soprano (above, uppermost).

Usage Note

Soprano in Spanish is typically feminine (la soprano) when referring to a singer, despite ending in -o, because it refers to a female voice type and the women who sing it. Some dictionaries list it as masculine (el soprano), making it a common-gender noun in practice. The Italian origin is transparent: sopra means 'above,' reflecting the highest vocal range.

Examples

"La soprano interpretó el aria con gran emoción."

Natural Translation

The soprano performed the aria with great emotion.

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