Cantó (en. Sang)
/kanˈto/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
Performed the action of singing at a specific moment in the past.
She sang in the music contest last Saturday.
Ella cantó en el concurso de música el sábado pasado.
Refers to an act of producing melodic sounds with the voice.
The boy sang a sweet song for his grandmother.
El niño cantó una canción dulce para su abuela.
Expressed emotions through vocal music.
The artist sang about lost love in his new album.
El artista cantó sobre el amor perdido en su nuevo álbum.
Etymology
Derives from the Latin 'cantare', which means 'to sing'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to sing at the top of one's lungs
To sing with a lot of energy and volume.
cantar a todo pulmón
to sing in the shower
To sing informally and without worries.
cantar en la ducha
to sing with happiness
To express joy through singing.
cantar de felicidad
Related Words
song
A musical composition that is sung.
canción
singer
A person who sings.
cantante
song
The way in which singing or melody is expressed.
canto
to sing
To perform the action of producing melodic sounds.
cantar
Slang Meanings
To sing very well.
That girl sings like an angel.
Esa chica canta como los ángeles.
To sing out of time or off-key.
Don't sing like that, you sound bad.
No cantes así, suenas mal.