canadiense
“canadiense” means “Canadian” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Canadian
📝 In Action
Me encanta el jarabe de arce canadiense.
A1I love Canadian maple syrup.
Ella tiene la nacionalidad canadiense.
A2She has Canadian nationality.
El invierno canadiense es muy frío y largo.
B1The Canadian winter is very cold and long.
Canadian
📝 In Action
Mi vecino es un canadiense muy amable.
A1My neighbor is a very kind Canadian (man).
La canadiense ganó la medalla de oro.
A2The Canadian (woman) won the gold medal.
Los canadienses son famosos por su cortesía.
B1Canadians are famous for their politeness.
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Words that translate to "canadiense" in Spanish:
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How do you say 'A Canadian woman'?
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Formed by combining the name of the country 'Canadá' with the Spanish suffix '-ense,' which comes from Latin and means 'belonging to' or 'originating from a place.'
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'canadiense' ever change to 'canadiensa'?
No. Words ending in '-ense' in Spanish are 'gender-neutral,' meaning the same form is used regardless of whether you're talking about a male or female.
Why is it lowercase in Spanish?
Spanish grammar rules treat nationalities as regular adjectives rather than proper nouns, so they don't get a capital letter unless they are the first word in a sentence.
Are there other words for 'Canadian' in Spanish?
No, 'canadiense' is the standard and only widely accepted word for someone or something from Canada.