canario
masc./fem.noun, adjective
1. canary
small singing bird
Common combinations
- canario doméstico — pet canary
- jaula del canario — the canary's cage
- El canario canta por la mañana.The canary sings in the morning.
- Mi canario come semillas.My canary eats seeds.
- El canario tiene plumas amarillas.The canary has yellow feathers.
2. Canarian
person from the Canary Islands
Common combinations
- un canario de Tenerife — a Canarian from Tenerife
- una canaria de Gran Canaria — a Canarian woman from Gran Canaria
- Mi vecino es canario.My neighbor is Canarian.
- Una canaria me recomendó ese restaurante.A Canarian woman recommended that restaurant to me.
- Los canarios hablan con un acento particular.Canarians speak with a distinctive accent.
3. Canarian
relating to the Canary Islands
Common combinations
- cocina canaria — Canarian cuisine
- música canaria — Canarian music
- acento canario — Canarian accent
- Me gusta la comida canaria.I like Canarian food.
- Escuchamos música canaria.We listened to Canarian music.
- Tiene un acento canario.He has a Canarian accent.
Same root
Phrases with this word
cantar como un canario