kantora
kantóra with stress marks
female singer; female cantor
Usage Note
Kantora is the feminine form of kantor, from Spanish cantora, and refers to a female church singer or choir member in Catholic worship. In provincial communities she may lead the congregation in liturgical hymns during Mass and festivals — a role as valued as that of her male counterpart, kantor.
Examples
" Si Lola ay isang kantora. "
Natural Translation
Grandma is a female singer.
Literal Translation
Grandma is a female-singer.
" Magaling kumanta ang kantora. "
Natural Translation
The female singer sings well.
Literal Translation
Well sings the female-singer.
" Bawat Linggo, ang kantora ang nangunguna sa pagkanta ng mga himno habang nagsisimula na ang banal na misa. "
Natural Translation
Every Sunday, the female cantor leads the singing of the hymns as the holy Mass begins.
Literal Translation
Every Sunday, the female-cantor the leads in singing of the hymns while begins already the holy Mass.
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