Spanish Conversation · Level 83
59 words
Spanish word
corear
Pronunciation
IPA/koɾeˈaɾ/
Meaning
- verbchant
Example
La multitud coreó consignas en la protesta.
The crowd chanted slogans at the protest.
More examples
En el concierto todos corearon el estribillo.
At the concert everyone sang the chorus in unison.
Core concept
A crowd shouting the same slogan in unison.
Common phrases
corear una canción
sing a song in unison
corear el estribillo
sing the chorus in unison
Similar words
cantar: Producing a musical tune vocally or with instruments, following a melody.
gritar: Raising the voice in a loud cry to warn, protest, or express emotion.
vitorear: Expressing energetic support with loud acclaims, shouts, and applause.
entonar: Tuning the voice to begin singing by matching pitch and tone.
Definition in Spanish
Cantar o repetir en voz alta una misma frase al mismo tiempo que un grupo, especialmente en manifestaciones o actos deportivos.
Word origin
From the noun coro 'chorus' plus the verb-forming suffix -ear, with coro ultimately from Latin chorus via Greek chorós, indicating the action of a group repeating the same vocal line.
Usage tips
- Corear usually denotes short, repeated shouts or slogans by a crowd (corear consignas, corear el nombre de alguien) rather than harmonious singing, while cantar en coro refers to musical group singing.