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modulare

to modulate, to adjust

verb moh-doo-LAH-reh Rare
Communication Speech

Origin: From Latin modulari (to measure, to regulate rhythm), from modulus (small measure).

Also means

to regulate, to tune

Usage Note

Modulare means to vary or adjust something gradually — a voice, a signal, or a policy. In music it means to modulate between keys. It is a regular first-conjugation verb. The adjective modulare (same spelling) means 'modular', so context determines which part of speech is intended.

Examples

"Devi modulare il tono della voce."

Natural Translation

You need to modulate your tone of voice.

Literal Translation

You-must modulate the tone of-the voice.

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