cantaleta

Spanish

Etymology

From cantar +‎ -leta.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kantaˈleta/ [kãn̪.t̪aˈle.t̪a]
  • Rhymes: -eta
  • Syllabification: can‧ta‧le‧ta

Noun

cantaleta f (plural cantaletas)

  1. nagging (repetitive wigging)
  2. tedious refrain
    Synonym: estribillo

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