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canadiense

Canadian

adjective noun kah-nah-DYEN-seh Less Common
People & Society Nationality

Usage Note

Canadiense serves as both adjective and noun (los canadienses = Canadians) and is invariable for gender — the same form works for masculine and feminine nouns (un actor canadiense, una actriz canadiense). Like all Spanish nationality adjectives, it is written in lowercase. As a noun it also informally refers to a heavy flannel jacket popular in outdoor contexts.

Examples

"El equipo canadiense ganó la medalla de oro."

Natural Translation

The Canadian team won the gold medal.

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