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corear

to chant

verb koh-reh-AHR Rare
Arts & Culture Music

Also means

to chorus

Usage Note

Corear means to chant something in unison, as a crowd repeating a slogan (la multitud coreó su nombre) or a chorus joining a refrain. It is distinct from cantar (to sing) in implying collective, repetitive vocalisation rather than melodic performance. The noun coro (chorus/choir) is the root.

Examples

"Los aficionados corearon el nombre del jugador."

Natural Translation

The fans chanted the player's name.

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