con un hilo de voz — meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • In a very weak, thin, or barely audible voice; speaking so softly that the sound is faint.
  • Uttered in a whispering or feeble tone, often because of emotion, illness, or exhaustion.

  Examples

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  • María habló con un hilo de voz porque acababa de salir de la operación y aún estaba débil.

    Maria spoke in a very faint voice because she had just come out of surgery and was still weak.

  • Durante la reunión, él contestó con un hilo de voz, casi susurrando, por el cansancio que tenía.

    During the meeting, he answered in a barely audible voice, almost whispering, due to how tired he was.

  • No pude entender lo que dijo porque contestó con un hilo de voz, como si tuviera miedo.

    I couldn't understand what he said because he answered in a very weak voice, as if he were afraid.

  • Aunque estaba emocionada, habló con un hilo de voz para no despertar a los niños que dormían.

    Although she was excited, she spoke in a very soft voice so as not to wake the sleeping children.