Contact UsBecome a Partner
Demo
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate files

    Cañón (en. Canon)

    /kaˈɲon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Cannon or piece of artillery.
    The cannon fired a projectile that hit the target.
    El cañón disparó un proyectil que alcanzó el objetivo.
    Tube through which a fluid flows.
    The water flowed through the cannon into the river.
    El agua fluía a través del cañón hacia el río.
    Deep depression or valley, often U-shaped.
    The Grand Canyon is famous for its natural beauty.
    El cañón del Colorado es famoso por su belleza natural.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'canon', which means 'rod' or 'measure'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    water cannon
    Tube that transports water.
    cañón de agua
    voice cannon
    Ability of a loud and resonant voice.
    cañón de voz
    there is no cannon
    It is used to express that there are no problems.
    no hay cañón

    Related Words

    cannon operator
    Person who operates a cannon or warship.
    cañonero
    mining cannon
    Device for launching explosives in mining.
    cañón de minas
    cannon formation
    Formation of canyons through erosion.
    cañonamiento

    Slang Meanings

    Something impressive or incredible.
    The concert was a blast, you can’t miss it!
    El concierto fue un cañón, ¡no te lo puedes perder!
    Large amount of something.
    I ate a ton of popcorn at the cinema.
    Comí un cañón de palomitas en el cine.