Cantado (en. Sung)

/kanˈtaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that has been sung.
The song is already sung and recorded.
La canción ya está cantada y grabada.
Indicates that something is evident or certain.
Her victory was a foregone conclusion from the start.
Su victoria era cantada desde el principio.
Used in a context where a result is expected or foreshadowed.
It was a foregone conclusion that we would have to go to the doctor.
Era una cuestión cantada que tendríamos que ir al médico.

Etymology

From Latin 'cantatus', participle of 'cantare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sung song
A song that has been performed or recorded.
canción cantada
it’s a foregone conclusion
It is used to refer to something that is obvious or predictable.
está cantado

Related Words

to sing
To produce vocal music with the voice.
cantar
song
Musical composition that is sung.
canción
singer
Person who sings, especially as a profession.
cantante

Slang Meanings

Something that is predictable.
Her response was a foregone conclusion; we all expected it.
Su respuesta era cantada, todos la esperábamos.
A situation that is clearer than clear.
The exam is a foregone conclusion; we already knew he would fail.
Lo del examen es cantado, ya sabíamos que fallaría.