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unísono

unison

noun oo-NEE-soh-noh Rare

Origin: From Latin 'unisonus' (having one sound).

Usage Note

Unísono is almost exclusively used in the fixed phrase al unísono, meaning 'in unison' or 'all together at the same time'. The accent on the first 'i' is obligatory. It can describe voices singing together or people acting simultaneously: aplaudieron al unísono ('they applauded in unison').

Examples

"El coro cantó al unísono perfectamente."

Natural Translation

The choir sang in unison perfectly.

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