Cantando (en. Singing)

/kanˈtando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of producing melodious sounds with the voice.
I am singing my favorite song.
Estoy cantando mi canción favorita.
Executing a melody or lyrics with the voice.
She is singing at the concert tonight.
Ella está cantando en el concierto esta noche.
I interpret a musical piece through singing.
Singing in a choir makes me feel part of the music.
Cantando en un coro, me siento parte de la música.

Etymology

From Latin 'cantando', present participle of 'cantare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

singing in the shower
Doing it joyfully while bathing.
cantando en la ducha
sing at the top of one's lungs
Singing very loudly and with enthusiasm.
cantar a todo pulmón
sing with joy
Expressing happiness through singing.
cantar de alegría

Related Words

cantar
Producing music with the voice.
cantar
melody
Sequence of notes that are pleasing to the ear.
melodía
interpreter
A person who sings or performs a song.
interprete

Slang Meanings

Sing without worrying about the outcome.
He is always singing in the office, not caring if others hear him.
Él siempre está cantando en la oficina, sin importarle si le escuchan.
Express feelings through music.
Sometimes I just need a good song to vent.
A veces sólo necesito un buen canto para desahogarme.