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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescantor
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kãtoɾ
"O cantor gravou um novo álbum este ano."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who sings, especially professionally or as a livelihood.
"She is a famous pop singer with millions of fans worldwide." - 2
A bird or other animal that produces musical vocalizations.
"The nightingale is known as a brilliant singer in the spring forest."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'singere', originating from the Proto-Germanic root 'singwaną' meaning to sing or make musical sounds with the voice. Historically used throughout Germanic languages, it evolved in Middle English to designate a professional vocal performer.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Singer" is said worldwide
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chanteur
Transliteration: shantœʁ
"Le chanteur a interprété une belle mélodie."
Sänger
Transliteration: zɛŋɐ
"Der Sänger stand auf der großen Bühne."
cantante
Transliteration: kantante
"Il cantante ha iniziato il concerto con una canzone famosa."
cantante
Transliteration: kantante
"El cantante entonó las notas con mucha emoción."
cantor
Transliteration: kãtoɾ
"O cantor gravou um novo álbum este ano."
गायक
Transliteration: gayak
"वह एक प्रसिद्ध गायक है।"
歌手
Transliteration: gēshǒu
"这位歌手的嗓音非常优美。"
가수
Transliteration: gasu
"그 가수는 콘서트에서 멋진 공연을 펼쳤다."
歌手
Transliteration: kashu
"彼女は国民的な人気歌手です。"
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