Cañizares (en. Reeds)

/kaɲiˈθaɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Structure of reeds used in hunting or as shelter.
The cañizares are ideal for duck hunting in wetlands.
Los cañizares son ideales para la caza de patos en los humedales.
Place where reeds are grouped for various uses.
They built cañizares to protect themselves from the sun during their fishing.
Construyeron cañizares para protegerse del sol durante su pesca.

Etymology

It comes from the term 'cañizo', which refers to the reeds used for construction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

under a cañizares
Shelter or protection provided by a structure made of reeds.
bajo un cañizares

Related Words

reed
Flexible and resilient plant used in the construction of cañizares.
caña
bulrush
Aquatic plant with long stems found in wetlands.
junco

Slang Meanings

It is used to refer to someone cunning or who hides well.
He is always like a cañizares; he never shows up when there are problems.
Siempre está como un cañizares, nunca se deja ver cuando hay problemas.