tone

language: es

definitions

  1. noun
    A particular quality of sound; a general level of intensity or mood in speech or writing.
    es: tono; timbre; matiz.
  2. verb
    To give a particular quality or character to something; to color or influence.
    es: tonificar; dar tono; influenciar.

examples

  1. He spoke in a calm tone.

    Habla con tono calmado.

  2. The news toned down the story.

    La noticia suavizó la historia.