lyrics

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BrE /ˈlɪrɪks/ AmE /ˈlɪrɪks/

noun en → es

1 TEXT OF SONG [plural] B1

the words of a song or poem set to music

letras, versos

lyrics of a song/poem

Collocations write the lyrics for a song · sing along with the lyrics

She wrote the lyrics to her latest hit.

Ella escribió las letras de su último éxito.

2 SING [intransitive] B1

to sing or perform a song, often with specific lyrics

cantar, interpretar (una canción)

lyric something

Collocations lyric a song · lyric the chorus

He often lyrics at karaoke bars.

A menudo canta en bares de karaoke.