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sing

cantar

Definições

inglês > português

sing

1. Verbo. cantar

to sing a song. (cantar uma canção)

inglês > inglês

sing

1. v. (intransitive) To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.

"I really want to sing in the school choir," said Vera.

2. v. To express audibly by means of a harmonious vocalization.

3. v. To soothe with singing.

to sing somebody to sleep

4. v. (intransitive, slang) To confess under interrogation.

5. v. To make a small, shrill sound.

The air sings in passing through a crevice.

a singing kettle

6. v. To relate in verse; to celebrate in poetry.

7. v. (intransitive) To display fine qualities; to stand out as excellent.

The sauce really makes this lamb sing.

8. v. To be capable of being sung; to produce a certain effect by being sung.

9. n. A gathering at which people sing songs.

português > inglês

cantar

1. n-m. singing (the act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing)

É belíssimo, o cantar deste pássaro! - The singing of this bird is very beautiful!

2. v. to sing (express sounds musically through the voice)

Enquanto passeava pelo jardim, ouvi um pássaro cantar. - While I was walking through the garden, I heard a bird sing.

3. v. to sing, to say musically

Ela cantou a sua melhor música. - She sang her best song.

4. v. to say with rhythm, chant

Enquanto tomava minhas medidas, ele cantava baixinho para si mesmo os números. - While taking my measures, he was chanting the numbers to himself in a soft voice.

5. v. to attempt to seduce by flattery

As únicas coisas que ele faz o dia todo são comer, dormir, e cantar meninas. - The only things he does all day are eat, sleep and seduce girls.

Pronúncia

Exemplos

I like the way you sing.
    Eu gosto do seu jeito de cantar.
I might not sing with the band tonight.
    Eu talvez não cante com a banda hoje à noite.
You know I can't sing.
    Você sabe que eu não sei cantar.
I always enjoy hearing you sing.
    Eu sempre gosto de ouvir você cantar.
Have you ever heard her sing on the stage?
    Você já a ouviu cantar no palco?

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