canola
/kaˈnola/feminine
The English word 'canola' is translated into Spanish as canola.
The term refers to the cultivar of field mustard, Brassica rapa.
Meaning: cultivar of field mustard Brassica rapa (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Hispanic American regions, such as Mexico, Colombia and Argentina, the term canola is used. However, in Spain, the most common term for this plant is colza.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaˈnola/
Did you know?
- The word canola is actually a linguistic loanword from English, constructed as a portmanteau of 'Canada' and 'oil'.
- The Spanish word colza shares a root with col, which is the general word for 'cabbage' and 'kale'.
- In Spain, the term colza is used for both the plant and the oil, whereas in many Latin American countries, canola specifically refers to the low-erucic acid variety.
Examples in context
- Me gusta cocinar con aceite de canola porque es más saludable.I like to cook with canola oil because it is healthier.
- La canola crece en grandes campos.Canola grows in large fields.
- Este aceite es de canola.This oil is canola oil.
- Compré una semilla de canola.I bought a canola seed.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are shopping for cooking supplies in a supermarket.
- Javier¿Qué tipo de aceite prefieres?What kind of oil do you prefer?
- SofíaPrefiero usar aceite de canola.I prefer to use canola oil.
- JavierLa canola es muy saludable.Canola is very healthy.
- SofíaSí, voy a buscarlo ahora.Yes, I am going to look for it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “canola” translations and entries canola, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
