Canes (en. Dogs)

/ˈka.nes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Plural of 'can', which refers to dogs.
The canes from the kennel were quickly adopted.
Los canes de la perrera fueron adoptados rápidamente.
Refers to domestic animals belonging to the Canidae family.
The town has a good number of stray canes.
El pueblo tiene una buena cantidad de canes vagabundos.
Used poetically to refer to dogs or the loyalty they represent.
In history, canes were a symbol of fidelity.
En la historia, los canes eran símbolo de fidelidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'canis', which means dog.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dog with canes
Expression that refers to a group of dogs.
perro con canes
like the best of the canes
Reference to something or someone very loyal.
como el mejor de los canes

Related Words

canine
Related to dogs.
canino
kennel
Place where dogs are housed.
perrera
dog breeding
Breeding and care of dogs.
canicultura

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to a group of close friends.
We're going out with the canes this weekend.
Vamos a salir con los canes este fin de semana.
Used to describe something large or strong.
That car is a canes on the road.
Ese coche es un canes en la carretera.