cantar de plano: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

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  • To be plainly evident or obvious; to stand out as clearly noticeable without need for explanation.

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  • Su nerviosismo cantaba de plano que estaba mintiendo en la entrevista.

    His nervousness plainly showed that he was lying in the interview.

  • Cuando entró a la sala, su rostro cantaba de plano que algo malo había pasado.

    When he entered the room, his face clearly showed that something bad had happened.

  • El error en el informe cantaba de plano, no hacía falta ser experto para notarlo.

    The mistake in the report was plainly obvious; you didn't need to be an expert to notice it.

• 2.

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  • To confess or disclose something openly and without reservation; to 'sing' or reveal information directly (often used in contexts of admitting facts or giving testimony).

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  • Ante el juez, el acusado cantó de plano y confesó todos sus crímenes sin reservas.

    Before the judge, the defendant openly confessed all his crimes without reservation.

  • Cuando le preguntaron por el robo, ella cantó de plano y entregó toda la información.

    When asked about the theft, she openly revealed everything and gave all the information.

  • El testigo cantó de plano durante el juicio, sin ocultar ningún detalle importante.

    The witness openly disclosed everything during the trial, without hiding any important details.