chorus

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkɔːrəs/ AmE /ˈkɔːrəs/

noun en → es

1 PART OF SONG [singular] B1

the part of a song that is repeated several times and is usually sung by everyone together

coro, estribillo

  • the chorus of a song

Collocations sing the chorus · learn the chorus

  • The band played the chorus over and over.

    La banda tocó el coro una y otra vez.

2 GROUP OF SINGERS [singular] B1

a group of people who sing together, especially in a church or school

coro, coral

  • the chorus of a choir

Collocations join the chorus · sing with the chorus

  • She joined the school chorus.

    Ella se unió al coro de la escuela.

3 SPEECH [singular] B2

a speech or statement that expresses a common opinion, especially one made by several people together

coro (de voces), consenso

  • the chorus of voices

Collocations a chorus of support · raise a chorus of protest

  • There was a chorus of approval from the audience.

    Hubo un coro de aprobación por parte del público.