What does cantare in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word cantare in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use cantare in Italian.

The word cantare in Italian means sing, sing, squeal, sing by ear, to sing like a canary, sing the Lord's praises, rejoice over victory. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word cantare

sing

verbo intransitivo (emettere melodia)

Ho il raffreddore e per questo non potrò cantare alla prima dello spettacolo.
I have a cold and won't be able to sing on the show's opening night.

sing, squeal

verbo intransitivo (figurato (riferire di azioni illegali) (colloquial)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Per farlo cantare sono bastati un paio di bigliettoni.
The pusher ratted to the police.

sing by ear

to sing like a canary

(to report on someone)

sing the Lord's praises

rejoice over victory

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