A single, large, vibrant red maple leaf, the national symbol of Canada.

Canadá

kah-nah-DAH

nounmA1

Canada?The North American country

📝 In Action

¿Has visitado alguna vez Canadá?

Have you ever visited Canada?

El clima en el norte de Canadá es muy frío.

The climate in northern Canada is very cold.

Mucha gente de Quebec habla francés, aunque Canadá es bilingüe.

Many people in Quebec speak French, even though Canada is bilingual.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

viajar a Canadá – to travel to Canada
la frontera con Canadá – the border with Canada

💡 Grammar Points

Gender and Articles

Like many country names, 'Canadá' is masculine. While you technically could say 'el Canadá' (the Canada), in everyday Spanish, you almost always drop the word 'el' when simply talking about being in or traveling to the country.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong preposition

Mistake: "Viajo a en Canadá."

Correction: Viajo a Canadá. (We usually say 'viajar a' (to travel to) and 'estar en' (to be in). You don't need 'en' after 'a'.)

⭐ Usage Tips

The Accent Mark is Key

Always write 'Canadá' with the accent mark over the final 'a'. This tells you to put the stress on that last syllable, making the pronunciation sound like 'kah-nah-DAH'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: Canadá

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the Spanish word for Canada?

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Word Family

canadiense(Canadian (person or adjective)) - adjective/noun

Ottawa(Capital of Canada) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'Canadá' have an accent mark?

Yes, it must be written with an accent mark over the final 'a' (Canadá). This is crucial because it dictates the correct pronunciation, stressing the last part of the word.

Is 'Canadá' masculine or feminine?

It is masculine. Even though it ends in 'a', it uses masculine descriptors. However, in most sentences, you simply use the name without any articles.