Cantaron (en. They sang)

/kanˈtaɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To perform the action of singing in the past.
They sang in the talent show.
Ellos cantaron en el concurso de talentos.
To express something through songs.
They sang a beautiful melody at the wedding.
Cantaron una hermosa melodía en la boda.
To participate in activities related to vocal music.
During the festival, everyone sang together.
Durante el festival, todos cantaron juntos.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

Sing like angels
To sing with great skill and beauty.
Cantar como los ángeles
Sing in the shower
To sing informally while bathing.
Cantar en la ducha
Sing in a choir
To sing in a group, in unison.
Cantar a coro

Related Words

sing
A verb that means to produce musical sounds with the voice.
cantar
song
A musical composition that is sung.
canción
singer
A person who sings, especially in a professional context.
cantante

Slang Meanings

Sing at the top of one's lungs
At the party, everyone sang at the top of their lungs.
En la fiesta, todos cantaron a todo pulmón.
Sing off-key
When Juan sings, he always seems to sing off-key.
Cuando Juan canta, siempre parece que canta desafinado.