canaries

• Nombre propio de un archipiélago de origen volcánico situado en el océano Atlántico, frente a la costa noroeste de África, que constituye una comunidad autónoma de España. También puede referirse a los canarios como ave cantora, pero aquí se mantiene el sentido principal geográfico.

A proper noun referring to a group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of Africa, which form Spanish provinces.

incontable · nombre propio

1. Canary IslandsB1formal

   A Spanish archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of Africa, known for their mountainous terrain and volcanic landscapes.

   Islas Canarias

   • We are planning a holiday to the Canaries next summer.
   • The Canaries are a popular destination for tourists seeking warm weather.
   • The capital of the Canaries is shared between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

• Sustantivo que designa un pequeño pájaro de la familia de los fringílidos, generalmente de color amarillo, criado como ave de jaula; también se usa informalmente para referirse a un cantante, o a una persona que actúa como delator o señuelo, especialmente ante la policía.

A noun referring to a small Old World finch, typically yellow, or a moderate yellow with a greenish tinge; also used informally for a female singer or someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police.

1. Informer or DecoyB2slang

   A person who acts as an informer for the police or as a decoy to trap others.

   Soplón o señuelo

   • The gang suspected he was a canary for the authorities.
   • He sang like a canary during the interrogation.
   • The detective used a canary to catch the thief.

   Sinónimosdecoyfinkinformantinformerratsnitchsquealerstool pigeonstoolietattletale

2. B2informalamerican

   A female singer, often in a popular or jazz context.

   cantante femenina

   • She was the lead canary in the jazz band.
   • The club featured a talented canary every weekend.
   • He fell in love with the canary performing on stage.

   Sinónimosdivasingersongbirdvocalist

3. Yellowish ColorA2formal

   A moderate yellow color with a slight greenish tint.

   color canario

   • She painted the kitchen a bright canary yellow.
   • The dress was a lovely shade of canary.
   • The walls were decorated in a soft canary hue.

4. Small BirdA1formal

   Any of several small Old World finches, especially the Serinus canaria, known for its melodious song.

   Canario

   • The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
   • They kept a pet canary in the living room.
   • Wild canaries are native to the Canary Islands.

   Sinónimosfinchsongbird