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serenata

 

[ ˌserəˈnɑːdə ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

music

A serenade is a musical performance given to a person or group of people, typically outdoors and in the evening. It is often a romantic gesture expressing love or admiration.

Synonyms

music, musical performance, song

Examples of usage

  • The young man sang a serenade outside his girlfriend's window.
  • The band played a beautiful serenade for the newlyweds.
  • The serenade under the stars was a magical moment for the couple.
Context #2 | Verb

music

To serenade someone is to perform music for them, often as a gesture of love or affection.

Synonyms

perform for, play music for, sing to

Examples of usage

  • He serenaded her with a sweet love song.
  • The troubadour serenaded the townspeople in the square.
  • She was serenaded by a choir on her birthday.

Translations

Translations of the word "serenata" in other languages:

🇵🇹 serenata

🇮🇳 सैरानेटा

🇩🇪 Serenade

🇮🇩 serenada

🇺🇦 серенада

🇵🇱 serenada

🇯🇵 セレナーデ (serenāde)

🇫🇷 sérénade

🇪🇸 serenata

🇹🇷 serenat

🇰🇷 세레나데 (serenade)

🇸🇦 سيرينادا

🇨🇿 serenáda

🇸🇰 serenáda

🇨🇳 小夜曲 (xiǎoyèqǔ)

🇸🇮 serenada

🇮🇸 serena

🇰🇿 серенада

🇬🇪 სერენადა

🇦🇿 serenada

🇲🇽 serenata

Etymology

The word 'serenata' originated from Italian and Spanish, ultimately derived from the Latin word 'serenus' meaning clear or bright. Originally, a serenade was a musical composition performed in the evening, typically outside, to serenade a lover or express romantic feelings. Over time, the term has broadened to encompass any musical performance given to someone, not necessarily romantic in nature.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,023, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.