🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

canción

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kanˈsjon

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Chanson/ʃɑ̃.sɔ̃/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"Ella cantó una hermosa canción que cautivó al público."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A song, especially one of a lyrical or poetic nature.

    "She sang a beautiful chanson that captivated the audience."
  2. 2

    A French song, typically characterized by its lyrical and melodic qualities.

    "The festival featured traditional chansons that celebrated French culture."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'chanson' originates from the Latin 'cantio', meaning 'song'. It evolved through Old French during the medieval period, where it referred to a lyrical composition, often with a narrative or poetic quality.

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