Also means
to croon softly
Usage Note
Canturrear is a frequentative-diminutive of cantar ('to sing'), conveying the idea of singing softly or absentmindedly under one's breath. It is a regular -ar verb in conjugation. The closely related tararear shares the same meaning but is perhaps more common in Spain, while canturrear is frequent across Latin America.
Examples
"La niña canturreaba mientras dibujaba."
Natural Translation
The girl was humming while she drew.
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