Canales (en. Channels)
/kaˈnales/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Ways through which a liquid circulates or information is transmitted.
Irrigation canals are essential in agriculture.
Los canales de riego son esenciales en la agricultura.
Frequency at which radio or television programs are broadcast.
On television, there are channels for every taste.
En la televisión hay canales para todos los gustos.
A duct that connects different parts of a system.
The coronary artery is vital for blood circulation.
El canal del corazón es vital para la circulación sanguínea.
Etymology
From the Latin 'canalis', which means 'duct' or 'pipe'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
television channel
A specific frequency for broadcasting television programs.
canal de televisión
communication channel
A method or medium through which information is exchanged.
canal de comunicación
distribution channels
Routes through which products are delivered to consumers.
canales de distribución
Related Words
duct
Pipe or channel that carries something from one place to another.
conducto
transmission
Act of sending something from one place to another.
transmisión
programming
Plan or schedule of programs on a television channel.
programación
Slang Meanings
Referring to video channels on streaming platforms.
That influencer has a very entertaining channel on YouTube.
Ese influencer tiene un canal muy entretenido en YouTube.
Colloquial use to refer to unconventional communication methods.
We are using alternative channels to communicate.
Estamos usando canales alternativos para comunicarnos.