cantan
“cantan” means “they sing” in Spanish (referring to a group of people or animals).
they sing, you all singAlso: birds chirp/sing
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Mis amigos cantan en una banda de rock.
A1My friends sing in a rock band.
Ustedes cantan muy hermoso hoy.
A1You all sing very beautifully today.
Los pájaros cantan por la mañana.
A1The birds sing in the morning.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: cantan
Question 1 of 2
If 'ellos' are performing a song right now, which word do you use?
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📚 Etymology
From the Latin word 'cantare', which also means to sing.
First recorded: 10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'cantan' mean 'you sing'?
Yes, but only if you are talking to a group of people (plural 'you'). If you are talking to just one person, you would say 'cantas' or 'canta'.
Is 'cantan' only for people?
No, you can use it for anything that 'sings,' like birds or even metaphorical things like 'the sirens sing' (las sirenas cantan).