Meaning
singing, songful
- fond of singing or known for singing sweetly (of birds or people)
In a sentence
Un piccolo uccello canterino si posò sul ramo.
A little songbird perched on the branch.
Mio nonno era un uomo allegro e canterino.
My grandfather was a cheerful man who loved to sing.
Quella razza non è particolarmente canterina.
That breed is not particularly known for singing.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| canterino | masculine · singular |
| canterina | feminine · singular |
| canterini | masculine · plural |
| canterine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can also be used as a noun meaning a singer, especially in traditional, regional, or folklore contexts.