Word · C2
elcantor
noun · masculineC2#9010 most commonAudio · coming soon
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singer (formal, folk)
El cantor de tangos más famoso del barrio actuó anoche en la plaza. The neighbourhood's most famous tango singer performed last night in the square.
Una cantora popular recorría los pueblos con su guitarra. A folk singer travelled from village to village with her guitar.
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cantor; chanter (church)(religion)
El cantor de la iglesia dirigió el canto de los salmos. The church cantor led the singing of the psalms.
Forms: cantora
Don't confuse
- cantanteCantante is the neutral everyday word for singer; cantor sounds more formal, traditional or folk.
Common combinations
- cantor de tangos
- cantor de ópera
- cantora popular