Spanish Conversation · Level 43
73 words
Spanish word
canon
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkanon/
Meaning
- masculine nounstandard
Example
El canon de belleza cambia con el tiempo.
The standard of beauty changes over time.
More examples
En la publicidad, muchas veces se sigue el canon tradicional.
In advertising, the traditional standard is often followed.
Core concept
A recognized criterion serving as a benchmark in art, religion, or morals.
Common phrases
canon de belleza
beauty standard
seguir el canon
follow the standard
romper el canon
break the standard
Similar words
norma: Social rule accepted by a group that guides expected behavior.
modelo: Concrete example or template presented to be imitated or followed.
regla: Explicit rule or instruction that governs actions or specific procedures.
patrón: Repeated form or arrangement that functions as a recurring model.
Definition in Spanish
Principio o criterio reconocido que funciona como patrón de referencia en campos como el arte, la religión o la moral.
Word origin
From Greek kanōn meaning 'rule' or 'rod', passing into Latin canon and church terminology, then generalizing to accepted norms and standards in cultural and ethical contexts.
Usage tips
- The noun is masculine (el canon) and frequently appears with de + noun to name the area, for example 'el canon de belleza' or 'el canon moral'.
Other meanings
- criterionnoun
- rulenoun
Opposites
- excepciónexceptionnoun
- transgresióntransgressionnoun
Related words
- canónicocanonicaladjective
- canónicamentecanonicallyadverb