English–Spanish
“flamenco singer” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kantaˈoɾ/
Example
Contrataron a un cantaor para la boda.
They hired a flamenco singer for the wedding.
How to say “flamenco singer” in Spanish
“Flamenco singer” in Spanish is cantaor.
Flamenco vocalist delivering traditional cante with intense vocal expression and tight compás.
Example sentences with cantaor
Vi a un cantaor en un festival de flamenco.
I saw a flamenco singer at a flamenco festival.
Tips for using cantaor
- The word is commonly gendered (cantaor for men and cantaora for women) and it is more colloquial than the neutral cantante often used in formal contexts.