Canciones (en. Songs)

/kanˈsjon.es/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Musical works that may include lyrics and melody.
She wrote many songs during her youth.
Ella escribió muchas canciones durante su juventud.
Titles of musical works in vocal format.
The songs from her album are very popular.
Las canciones de su álbum son muy populares.
Structures for musical performance generally intended to be sung.
Love songs are the most played on the radio.
Las canciones de amor son las más escuchadas en la radio.

Etymology

From the Latin 'cantio', which means the action of singing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

summer songs
Musical themes characteristic of the summer season.
canciones de verano
lullabies
Soft and soothing melodies sung to children to help them sleep.
canciones de cuna
catchy songs
Melodies that are easy to remember and tend to stick in the mind.
canciones pegajosas

Related Words

to sing
To produce musical sounds with the voice.
cantar
melody
Sequence of musical notes that forms a musical phrase.
melodía
composition
Musical creation that may include lyrics and melody.
composición

Slang Meanings

hit
That new song is a hit, I can't stop listening to it!
Esa nueva canción es un rolón, ¡no puedo dejar de escucharla!
soundtrack
The soundtrack of that movie is full of great songs.
La banda sonora de esa película está llena de buenas canciones.
jam
Let's have a jam with those songs that we love so much.
Vamos a hacer un canceo con esas canciones que tanto nos gustan.