Spanish word

canadiense

Pronunciation

IPA/kanaˈðjense/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)Canadian

Example

Conozco a un canadiense que vive en otra ciudad.

I know a Canadian who lives in another city.

Illustration for canadiense (Canadian)

More examples

Un canadiense me recomendó este restaurante.

A Canadian man recommended this restaurant to me.

Core concept

Traveler holding a passport stamped with a maple leaf.

Common phrases

  • un canadiense

    a Canadian man

  • una canadiense

    a Canadian woman

Similar words

extranjero: Person who comes from a country other than one's own.
inmigrante: Person who has moved from another country and lives permanently in a new country.
residente: Person who lives in a particular place or country for an extended period.
turista: Person who visits a country temporarily for travel or leisure.

Definition in Spanish

Denota a una persona de origen canadiense, ya sea por nacimiento o por nacionalidad.

Word origin

Spanish gentilic forms attach -ense to place names, so canadiense comes from attaching -ense to Canadá, a name that ultimately derives from the Iroquoian kanata 'village'.

Usage tips

  • The adjective canadiense also describes origin of products (un vino canadiense), so say hecho en Canadá or de Canadá when clarity about a product's origin is needed.

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