How to Say "sings" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sings” is “canta” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi hermano canta muy bien en la ducha.
My brother sings very well in the shower.
Usted canta la ópera con mucha pasión.
You (formal) sing the opera with great passion.
¡Canta una canción para nosotros!
Sing a song for us!
Two Jobs for 'Canta'
'Canta' is a common form that has two primary roles: 1) It describes what he, she, or a formal 'you' (usted) does right now (Present tense). 2) It is the informal command form for 'you' (tú): '¡Canta!' means 'Sing!'
Regular AR Verb
Since 'cantar' is a regular '-ar' verb, its conjugation pattern is very predictable. If you know the pattern for 'canta,' you know the pattern for hundreds of other verbs like 'habla' (hablar) and 'mira' (mirar).
Confusing Command Forms
Mistake: “Using '¡Canta!' when speaking formally to an elder or boss.”
Correction: Use '¡Cante!' (the 'usted' command form) in formal situations. 'Canta' is only for friends, family, or children.
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