sotto voce
adverb/phrase | /sotto voce/
in a low voice; under the breath; softly spoken
Literal meaning:
"under the voice"
sotto voce
adverb/phrase | /sotto voce/
Foreign Words & PhrasesItalianMEDIUMin a low voice; under the breath; softly spoken
Literal meaning:
"under the voice"
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Examples
"He murmured the comment sotto voce so only she could hear."
"The teacher corrected the student sotto voce during class."
Mnemonic Trick
Sotto = under, voce = voice → speak softly/quietly
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