Spanish Conversation · Level 188
15 words
Spanish word
canalizar
Pronunciation
IPA/kanaliˈθaɾ/
Meaning
- verbchannel
Example
Tenemos que canalizar los fondos al proyecto.
We have to channel the funds to the project.
More examples
Canalizar nuestra energía hacia objetivos concretos mejora el rendimiento.
Channeling our energy toward concrete goals improves performance.
Core concept
A gutter steering water or force toward a target.
Common phrases
canalizar esfuerzos
channel efforts
canalizar recursos
channel resources
canalizar la energía
channel energy
Similar words
destinar: Sets aside money or goods for a specific purpose or project.
dirigir: Guides people, objects, or attention toward a particular direction or goal.
encaminar: Sets a person or plan on a course toward a chosen direction or outcome.
asignar: Allots tasks or resources to particular people or uses.
Definition in Spanish
Orientar o encauzar medios, energía o sentimientos hacia una meta determinada para que resulten útiles.
Word origin
From Latin canalis via Spanish canal + -izar, literally 'to make into a channel', which gives the verb its sense of directing resources or feelings toward an aim.
Usage tips
- This verb commonly collocates with fondos, esfuerzos, and emociones in Spanish, so English speakers should prefer 'direct' or 'focus' when translating those uses.
Related words
- canalizaciónchannelingnoun
- canalizablechannelableadjective
- canalizadorchannelernoun