What does "cantinela" mean in English?

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Spanish

cantinela

English

nagging tune

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Alternative translations of "cantinela"

chant
refrain
jingle
ditty

Examples of how to use "cantinela" in Spanish

Spanish
Siempre está con la misma cantinela.
English
He's always repeating the same old tune.
Spanish
La cantinela del vendedor resulta muy conocida.
English
The salesperson's tune is very well known.
Spanish
Escuché la misma cantinela en la plaza.
English
I heard the same tune in the square.
Spanish
No repitas esa cantinela tan aburrida.
English
Don't repeat that boring tune.
Spanish
La cantinela alegra a los niños.
English
The tune cheers up the children.

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