tone

language: pt

definitions

  1. noun
    A particular quality of sound; a general level of intensity or mood in speech or writing.
    pt: tom; timbre; tom de voz.
  2. verb
    To give a particular quality or character to something; to color or influence.
    pt: dar tom; influenciar; colorir.

examples

  1. He spoke in a calm tone.

    Ele falou com tom calmo.

  2. The news toned down the story.

    A notícia suavizou a história.