castrato

Noun masculine C1 #71590 most common

Translations

Refers to a male singer who has been castrated to maintain a high vocal range.

El castrato fue famoso por su extraordinaria voz en la ópera del siglo XVIII.

The castrato was famous for his extraordinary voice in the opera of the 18th century.

El castrato que cantaba en la iglesia tenía una voz tan pura que emocionaba a los feligreses.

The castrato who sang in the church had such a pure voice that it moved the congregation.