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    Cánones (en. Canons)

    ˈka.nones

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Set of norms or principles that govern an art or science.
    The canons of beauty have changed throughout history.
    Los cánones de la belleza han cambiado a lo largo de la historia.
    Rules that establish criteria for evaluation or comparison.
    The quality canons for this type of product are very strict.
    Los cánones de calidad en este tipo de productos son muy estrictos.
    In music, the patterns of repetition used in compositions.
    The composer used various canons in his symphony.
    El compositor utilizó varios cánones en su sinfonía.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'kanon', which means rule or principle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    beauty canons
    Norms that determine what is considered beautiful.
    cánones de belleza
    to follow the canons
    To adapt to established norms.
    seguir los cánones
    literary canons
    Norms that define the quality of a literary work.
    cánones literarios

    Related Words

    norm
    Rule established for behavior or procedure.
    norma
    guideline
    Guideline that is followed as a model or guide.
    pauta
    standard
    Reference or established criterion for measuring quality.
    estándar

    Slang Meanings

    In youth slang, referring to a good appearance.
    That girl has canons that leave everyone impressed.
    Esa chica tiene unos cánones que dejan a todos impresionados.
    When something is accepted as standard or of high quality.
    That car is a canon in its class.
    Ese coche es un cánon en su clase.