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    Cantan (en. Sing)

    /kan̪tan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To emit melodious sounds with the voice.
    The birds sing at dawn.
    Los pájaros cantan al amanecer.
    To interpret a song or melody.
    The children sing at school during recess.
    Los niños cantan en la escuela durante el recreo.
    To produce vocal music rhythmically and harmoniously.
    They sing in the church choir.
    Ellos cantan en el coro de la iglesia.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cantare', which means 'to sing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they sing like angels
    It refers to someone who sings wonderfully well.
    cantan como los ángeles
    they sing in the shower
    It refers to singing alone while in the shower, usually without shame.
    cantan en la ducha
    they sing the truths
    It means that someone speaks the truth without fear.
    cantan las verdades

    Related Words

    song
    The action of singing.
    canto
    singer
    A person who sings professionally.
    cantante
    song
    A musical composition that is sung.
    canción

    Slang Meanings

    Sing madly
    At the party, everyone was singing madly.
    En la fiesta, todos estaban cantando a lo loco.
    Sing the same song
    Whenever we're together, we sing the same song.
    Siempre que estamos juntos, cantamos la misma canción.