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No. 10,634 in Spanish

cántico

A "cántico" is a song or chant, often with a religious or poetic nature.

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  • Los fieles entonaron un cántico durante la ceremonia.

    The faithful sang a chant during the ceremony.

    In this sentence, 'cántico' is used to describe a religious or spiritual chant specifically sung by a group of people.

  • El poeta escribió un cántico en honor a la naturaleza.

    The poet wrote a canticle in honor of nature.

    Here 'cántico' refers to a literary or poetic piece that often expresses admiration or praise.

  • Escuché un hermoso cántico al amanecer cerca del río.

    I heard a beautiful chant at dawn near the river.

    In this usage, 'cántico' signifies a melodious chant, potentially of natural or human origin, appreciated for its beauty.

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