Canelo (en. Mixed-breed dog)

/kaˈnelo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A mixed-breed dog that usually has brown fur.

My neighbor's canelo is very playful.

El canelo de mi vecino es muy juguetón.

A colloquial term that relates to something or someone of brown color.

I really like that brown T-shirt.

Esa camiseta canela me gusta mucho.

From the Spanish 'canela', which refers to the brown color, similar to the spice.

canelo of his house

Refers to someone very familiar, someone dear at home.

canelo de su casa

to be like a canelo

To be in a state of distraction or confusion.

estar como un canelo

canela

Spice that comes from the bark of a tree and is also associated with the brown color.

canela

marrón

Color that resembles the dark tone of chocolate.

marrón

perro

Domestic animal that can be of various breeds.

perro

Term used to refer to a person in an affectionate or informal way.

He is a canelo, he is always joking around.

Él es un canelo, siempre está bromeando.

Someone tender or friendly.

My brother is a canelo, he loves to play with the kids.

Mi hermano es un canelo, le encanta jugar con los niños.