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How to Say "canada" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcanadais CanadáA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1
nounA1
The North American country
A single, large, vibrant red maple leaf, the national symbol of Canada.

Examples

¿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.

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.

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'.)

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