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    Cantante (en. Singer)

    /kanˈtante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who is professionally dedicated to singing.
    The singer offered a concert in the square.
    El cantante ofreció un concierto en la plaza.
    An artist who performs songs.
    She is a very recognized singer in the music world.
    Ella es una cantante muy reconocida en el mundo de la música.
    Performer of a musical work in vocal form.
    A good singer can move their audience.
    Un buen cantante puede emocionar a su público.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cantans', which means 'singing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sing a capella
    To sing without musical accompaniment.
    cantar a capela
    to sing in a choir
    To sing alongside a group of people.
    cantar en coro
    to give someone a good telling-off
    To reprimand someone clearly and directly.
    cantar las cuarenta

    Related Words

    song
    The action of singing or musical composition.
    canto
    music
    The art of combining sounds to produce harmony.
    música
    melody
    A sequence of musical notes.
    melodía

    Slang Meanings

    Job
    He is looking for a singing job in a bar.
    Él está buscando chamba de cantante en un bar.
    Dude (in some countries)
    That dude sings very well at karaoke.
    Ese güey canta muy bien en el karaoke.