Spanish Conversation · Level 10
88 words
Spanish word
cantor
Pronunciation
IPA/kanˈtoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounsinger
Example
El cantor canta una canción.
The singer sings a song.
More examples
En la plaza, el cantor callejero cantó por monedas.
In the square, the street singer sang for coins.
Core concept
Ceremonial singer who leads traditional melodies.
Common phrases
cantor callejero
street singer
cantor popular
pop singer
Similar words
cantante: Performs songs as a profession or as a hobby.
vocalista: Sings the vocal parts for a band or musical group.
solista: Performs solo, singing or playing alone.
intérprete: Conveys a song's emotion and meaning through performance.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que canta con función ceremonial, tradicional o religiosa.
Word origin
Built from Latin cantare 'to sing' plus the agent suffix -or, the word denotes a singer whose function is ceremonial or traditional rather than entertainment.
Usage tips
- The Spanish word cantor is distinct from cantaor (a flamenco singer) and from cantante (a general singer), so context signals a ritual or traditional performance.
Other meanings
- cantornoun
Related words
- cantarsingverb
- canturrearhumverb