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    Canaria (en. Canary)

    /kaˈnaɾia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Adjective referring to something or someone from the Canary Islands.
    Canary food is delicious.
    La comida canaria es deliciosa.
    Noun that denotes a person from the Canary Islands.
    That canary knows a lot about her culture.
    Esa canaria sabe mucho sobre su cultura.
    It can also refer to a type of small bird with a melodious song.
    The canary was singing happily in its cage.
    El canario cantaba alegremente en su jaula.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'Canariae Insulae', which means 'Islands of the Dogs'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the canary is going to fall
    Indicates that something is going to happen imminently.
    va a caer la canaria
    to have canaries
    To have a carefree or cheerful attitude.
    tener canarios

    Related Words

    canary
    A type of canary, particularly known for its singing.
    canarión
    canarycide
    Colloquial term referring to the act of killing a canary.
    canaricidio

    Slang Meanings

    A person who behaves naively.
    Don't be a canary, don't believe everything.
    No seas canaria, no te lo creas todo.
    Someone who is always in a good mood.
    She is very canary, she always smiles.
    Ella es muy canaria, siempre sonríe.