canon
/ˈkanon/
The Spanish word for 'canon' is canon.
The term canon is used to refer to a generally accepted principle.
Meaning: generally accepted principle (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of canon is canones.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkanon/
Did you know?
- In a legal or financial context, a canon in Spanish often refers to a fixed fee, rent or royalty payment made for the use of a service or piece of land.
- The word canon originates from the Ancient Greek word for a 'reed', which was used as a physical tool for measuring straight lines.
- While 'canon' can mean a principle, in Spanish musical contexts, a canon is a specific type of contrapuntal composition where voices follow the same melody.
Examples in context
- El canon literarioThe literary canon
- Los cánones artísticosThe artistic canons
- El canon cinematográficoThe cinematic canon
- Los cánones de bellezaThe beauty standards
- El canon de belleza actual es muy cambiante.The current canon of beauty is very changeable.
- Debemos seguir el canon establecido por la academia.We must follow the canon established by the academy.
- Esa obra no entra en el canon literario.That work does not enter the literary canon.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a painting in an art gallery.
- MateoMira este cuadro, Mateo.Look at this painting, Mateo.
- LucíaEs muy extraño, no sigue el canon.It is very strange, it doesn't follow the canon.
- MateoExacto, por eso es tan innovador.Exactly, that is why it is so innovative.
- LucíaTienes razón, Lucía.You are right, Lucía.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry canon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries canon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
