Spanish word

cantante

Pronunciation

IPA/kanˈtante/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)singer

Example

Ella es cantante.

She is a singer.

Illustration for cantante (singer)

More examples

El cantante de la orquesta recibió muchos aplausos.

The orchestra's singer received a lot of applause.

Core concept

Singer performing on stage with a microphone.

Common phrases

  • ser cantante

    be a singer

  • cantante de ópera

    opera singer

  • cantante famoso

    famous singer

Similar words

vocalista: Sings as the main vocalist for a band or group.
intérprete: Sings others' songs while adding a personal interpretive style.
solista: Performs alone on stage as a solo singer.
artista: Creates and performs musical or theatrical work as an artist.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que se dedica a cantar o que canta en actuaciones, ya sea de forma profesional o como afición.

Word origin

From the verb cantar (from Latin cantare) plus the agentive suffix -ante, literally 'one who sings'.

Usage tips

  • When stating a profession omit the article ('Soy cantante'), and to mark gender or refer to a specific performer use an article or adjective such as 'la cantante famosa' or 'el cantante'.

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