What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
cancion
Example
Me encanta escuchar una buena canción en español. [canción: noun]
Example
El cantante interpretó una hermosa canción durante el concierto. [canción: noun]
song
Example
I love listening to a catchy song on the radio. [song: noun]
Example
She sang a beautiful song at the talent show. [song: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Song is more commonly used and recognized globally, while cancion is primarily used in Spanish-speaking contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between cancion and song?
While cancion is associated with a more formal tone in Spanish-speaking contexts, song can be used in both formal and informal English contexts.
