Canuto (en. Joint)

/kaˈnuto/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A thin tube, often used to hold liquid.
The test tube is essential in the laboratory.
El canuto de ensayo es esencial en el laboratorio.
In colloquial language, it refers to a joint or marijuana cigarette.
He smoked a joint at the party.
Se fumó un canuto en la fiesta.
An elongated and thin object that can have various applications.
I used a tube to run the cable.
Usé un canuto para pasar el cable.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'canutus', which means 'tube' or 'canal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to roll a joint
To smoke a marijuana cigarette.
dar un canuto
test tube
One of the most common laboratory instruments.
canuto de ensayo
to be in one's comfort zone
To be calm or relaxed.
estar en su canuto

Related Words

tubito
A small, tubular object.
tubito
pipe
A smoking instrument, usually for tobacco.
pipa
cigarette
A roll of tobacco wrapped, intended for smoking.
cigarrillo

Slang Meanings

Marijuana joint.
At the party, everyone was passing the joint.
En la fiesta todos pasaban el canuto.
Cigarette in an informal context.
I'm going out to buy a joint.
Voy a salir a comprar un canuto.