Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cancelar | /kanθeˈlaɾ/ /kanseˈlaɾ/ |
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| funar | /fuˈnaɾ/ | Internet, neologism |
The verb is used to mean invalidate or annul. The noun form funa refers specifically to the act of public shaming or 'canceling' someone on the internet.
Which one should you use?
Use cancelar for the standard meaning of invalidating an appointment, a subscription or a debt. The slang term funar is used to describe the modern social phenomenon of 'canceling' a person or public figure online.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
You can use the formal term anular when you want to express the invalidation or nullification of something. In contrast, funar is slang used for social media call-outs.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the verb desconvocar is commonly used to mean calling off or canceling meetings or assemblies. In Chile and other parts of Latin America, the term funar and its derivatives are widely used to refer to social media call-outs.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/kanθeˈlaɾ/
Did you know?
- The word cancelar shares an ancient root with the English word 'cancer'.
- The term funar for social media call-outs is not of Spanish origin, but stems from the Mapudungun language of Chile.
Examples in context
- No hay nada que cancelar.There is nothing to cancel.This sentence shows how to express that there is nothing to be canceled with cancelar.Tatoeba #483217 by Eckhardtgabriel, translation #483215 by sacredceltic
- Voy a cancelar la reunión.I'm going to cancel the meeting.This sentence demonstrates how to say you are going to cancel a meeting with cancelar.Tatoeba #4960618 by DarkHollow, translation #2541392 by CK
- ¿Quieres cancelar la reunión?Do you want to cancel the meeting?This sentence provides a way to ask if someone wants to cancel a meeting with cancelar.Tatoeba #2016781 by marcelostockle, translation #2016588 by CK
- El cliente decidió cancelar la reserva del hotel.The client decided to cancel the hotel reservation.
- El departamento de contabilidad solicitó anular el cheque.The accounting department requested to cancel the check.
- Debido a las malas condiciones climáticas, tenemos que suspender el concierto.Due to bad weather conditions, we have to cancel the concert.
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Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking on the phone about a dinner reservation.
- Elena¿Vas a cancelar la reserva, Alejandro?Are you going to cancel the reservation, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, Elena, tengo que cancelar la cena.Yes, Elena, I have to cancel the dinner.
- ElenaEs una pena tener que cancelar todo.It's a shame to have to cancel everything.
- AlejandroLo siento, pero no podré ir.I'm sorry, but I won't be able to go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cancel” translations and entries cancelar, funar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cancelar, funar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
