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hum

verb/kɐ̃.tɐ.ɾuˈlaɾ/medium

can·ta·ro·lar

Definition

To sing a tune with closed lips or in a low, soft voice, often without distinct words.
He hummed a cheerful song while washing the dishes.
She hummed softly to herself as she walked.
Common collocations
hum a tunehum softly

Etymology

De 'cantar' + sufixo '-olar' expressivo.

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