canales
/kah-NAH-lehs/
channels
In the context of media, 'canales' refers to different television or digital stations.
📝 In Action
Mi abuelo siempre mira los canales de noticias.
A1My grandfather always watches the news channels.
Hay demasiados canales en YouTube hoy en día.
A2There are too many channels on YouTube nowadays.
💡 Grammar Points
Making 'Canal' Plural
In Spanish, words that end in the letter 'l' add 'es' to become plural. So, one 'canal' becomes many 'canales'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Trap
Mistake: "las canales"
Correction: los canales
The word 'canales' is used to describe man-made waterways or canals used for transport or irrigation.
📝 In Action
Venecia es famosa por sus canales.
A2Venice is famous for its canals.
Los barcos cruzan los canales para llegar al océano.
B1The boats cross the canals to reach the ocean.
⭐ Usage Tips
City Talk
When talking about cities like Venice or Amsterdam, 'canales' is the word you'll use most to describe the water streets.
Metaphorically, 'canales' represents the various routes or methods used for communication and distribution.
canales(noun)
channels
?methods or routes for communication/distribution
avenues
?ways of achieving something
📝 In Action
Debemos usar los canales oficiales para la queja.
B1We must use the official channels for the complaint.
La empresa está abriendo nuevos canales de venta.
B2The company is opening new sales channels.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: canales
Question 1 of 2
If you are in Venice and want to talk about the water paths, which word do you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'canales' used for YouTube creators?
Yes! Just like in English, individual creators on platforms like YouTube or Twitch are referred to as 'canales'.
What is the difference between 'canal' and 'cadena'?
A 'canal' is a specific channel (like Channel 5), while 'cadena' usually refers to a larger network or station group (like NBC or BBC).