Meaning
song
- singing
- side, part (in 'dal canto mio/suo', 'for my/his part')
- part of a poem (e.g. the Divine Comedy); canto
In a sentence
Mi piace molto questo canto, è davvero dolce.
I really like this song, it's truly sweet.
Hai già letto il primo canto del libro?
Have you already read the first canto of the book?
Non sento il tuo canto da tanto tempo.
I haven't heard your singing in a long time.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| canto | masculine · singular |
| canti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'canto' for poetic or classical songs; 'canzone' is for modern pop/folk songs.
- Avoid 'canto' for general singing—use 'cantare' (verb) or 'canzone' instead.
- Masculine noun: 'il canto', 'i canti'. No irregular plurals.