Spanish word

cancionero

Pronunciation

IPA/kanθjoˈneɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsongbook

Example

Tengo un cancionero con canciones populares.

I have a songbook with popular songs.

Illustration for cancionero (songbook)

More examples

¿Has visto mi cancionero?

Have you seen my songbook?

Core concept

Book or notebook collecting song lyrics and sometimes chords or sheet music.

Common phrases

  • mi cancionero

    my songbook

Similar words

colección: Compilation that brings similar objects or works together into one organized group.
antología: Anthology assembling chosen works united by subject, period, or creator.
libro de canciones: Book of songs presenting lyrics alongside chords to accompany playing.

Definition in Spanish

Libro o cuaderno que reúne letras de canciones y, a veces, acordes o partituras, pensado para cantar o acompañar música.

Word origin

From canción (via Latin cantio 'song') plus the suffix -ero, which denotes an object that contains or collects, so cancionero names a book that gathers songs.

Usage tips

  • In casual social settings, saying 'Tengo un cancionero' often functions as an offer to sing together or to lead communal singing.

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