A1 Idiom 중립

a voce alta

Out loud

Speaking clearly.

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문화적 배경

In Italian markets (mercati), vendors use 'a voce alta' (and often 'a gran voce') to attract customers. This is called 'abbanniari' in Sicily. In Ticino, the register might be slightly more reserved than in Southern Italy, but 'a voce alta' remains the standard for classroom reading. Due to heavy Italian migration, the 'Rioplatense' Spanish 'en voz alta' is used with a melodic contour very similar to the Italian 'a voce alta'. During public prayers or readings in St. Peter's Square, the 'a voce alta' delivery is essential for the 'Urbi et Orbi' blessings.

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The 'Ad' Trick

If you want to sound more like a native writer, use 'ad alta voce' instead of 'a voce alta'.

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Gender Agreement

Remember: it's always 'alta', never 'alto', because 'voce' is feminine.

Speaking clearly.

💡

The 'Ad' Trick

If you want to sound more like a native writer, use 'ad alta voce' instead of 'a voce alta'.

⚠️

Gender Agreement

Remember: it's always 'alta', never 'alto', because 'voce' is feminine.

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Thinking Aloud

Use 'pensare a voce alta' to excuse yourself if you say something weird in an elevator!

셀프 테스트

Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.

Non ti sento bene, puoi parlare ___?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a voce alta

Since the speaker cannot hear well, they need the other person to speak louder.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Lui parla a voce alta.

'A voce alta' is the correct fixed expression with the right preposition and gender agreement.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.

Mamma: 'Bambini, non fate rumore!' Figlio: 'Scusa mamma, stavo solo leggendo la storia ___.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a voce alta

'A voce alta' is the standard way to describe reading out loud.

Match the phrase to the situation.

In which situation would you say 'Scusa, stavo pensando a voce alta'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: When you accidentally say your thoughts out loud.

This is a common idiomatic use of the phrase.

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시각 학습 자료

When to use 'A Voce Alta'

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Education

  • Reading in class
  • Oral exams
  • Repeating words
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Social

  • Noisy parties
  • Public toasts
  • Calling a friend
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Personal

  • Thinking aloud
  • Reading to kids
  • Practicing speech

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

Non ti sento bene, puoi parlare ___?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a voce alta

Since the speaker cannot hear well, they need the other person to speak louder.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Lui parla a voce alta.

'A voce alta' is the correct fixed expression with the right preposition and gender agreement.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Mamma: 'Bambini, non fate rumore!' Figlio: 'Scusa mamma, stavo solo leggendo la storia ___.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a voce alta

'A voce alta' is the standard way to describe reading out loud.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

In which situation would you say 'Scusa, stavo pensando a voce alta'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: When you accidentally say your thoughts out loud.

This is a common idiomatic use of the phrase.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Mostly, yes. 'Forte' is more informal and means 'loudly'. 'A voce alta' is more like 'out loud'.

It's better to avoid it. 'A voce alta' is the standard idiomatic form.

Because 'alta' describes the 'voce' (voice), which is a feminine word in Italian, not the person speaking.

Use it in writing or formal speech to avoid the double 'a' sound clash.

Not necessarily. It just means loud enough to be heard. Shouting is 'gridare'.

No, for music use 'musica alta' or 'volume alto'.

Yes, for presentations or when someone is speaking too quietly in a meeting.

The opposite is 'sottovoce' (whispering) or 'a bassa voce' (quietly).

Very common, especially in dramatic scenes where a character reads a letter.

Yes, you can add 'molto' (very) to emphasize the volume.

관련 표현

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Ad alta voce

similar

Out loud / loudly

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Sottovoce

contrast

In a whisper / quietly

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A gran voce

specialized form

Loudly and insistently

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Parlare forte

synonym

To speak loudly

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A bassa voce

contrast

In a low voice

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