Translation of Italian word "cantare" to English
cantare
/kanˈta.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'cantare' means 'to sing' (To sing). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. A natural example is: 'Tutti hanno cantato Auguri a te per il suo compleanno.' (Everyone sang Happy Birthday to him.).
🇬🇧 English
to sing
Example
Mia sorella canta benissimo le canzoni italiane.
My sister sings Italian songs very well.
Tutti hanno cantato Auguri a te per il suo compleanno.
Everyone sang Happy Birthday to him.
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- Mia sorella canta benissimo le canzoni italiane.— My sister sings Italian songs very well.
- Tutti hanno cantato Auguri a te per il suo compleanno.— Everyone sang Happy Birthday to him.
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The Italian word "cantare" means "to sing" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mia sorella canta benissimo le canzoni italiane." (which translates as "My sister sings Italian songs very well.").
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