English–Spanish

“sing” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kanˈtaɾ/

Example

¿Puedes cantar una canción?

Can you sing a song?

Illustration for cantar (sing)

How to say “sing” in Spanish

“Sing” in Spanish is cantar.

Vocalizing a song's melody and words.

Full entry for cantar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cantar

Ella suele cantar en público los fines de semana.

She usually sings in public on weekends.

Tips for using cantar

  • In colloquial Spanish cantar can also mean 'to confess' or 'to inform on someone' (for example, 'el sospechoso cantó'), so context decides literal singing versus a figurative admission.

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