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canary

/kəˈnɛəɹi/

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noun

Canario

A small, usually yellow, finch (genus Serinus), a songbird native to the Canary Islands.

Examples :

"The canary chirped happily in its cage. "

El canario cantaba alegremente en su jaula.

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noun

Canario

Any of various small birds of different countries, most of which are largely yellow in colour.

Examples :

"The canary chirped happily in its cage. "

El canario cantaba alegremente en su jaula.

bird animal nature

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noun

Amarillo canario

A light, slightly greenish, yellow colour.

Examples :

"The canary yellow paint brightened the classroom. "

La pintura amarillo canario iluminó el aula.

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noun

Vino de Canarias

A light, sweet, white wine from the Canary Islands.

Examples :

"My aunt brought a bottle of canary to share at the family dinner. "

Mi tía trajo una botella de vino de Canarias para compartir en la cena familiar.

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noun

Canario, danza animada

A lively dance, possibly of Spanish origin (also called canaries).

Examples :

"The historical dance troupe included a lively canary in their performance, showcasing its energetic steps and Spanish flair. "

La compañía de danza histórica incluyó un animado canario en su actuación, mostrando sus enérgicos pasos y su estilo español.

dance music entertainment culture

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noun

Conocido, sujeto de prueba

Any test subject, especially an inadvertent or unwilling one. (From the mining practice of using canaries to detect dangerous gases.)

Examples :

""My younger brother always eats the new food first; he's like the family's canary for dinner – if he doesn't get sick, then it's safe for everyone else." "

Mi hermano menor siempre come la comida nueva primero; es como el sujeto de prueba de la familia para la cena: si no se enferma, entonces es seguro para todos los demás.

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noun

Canario de seguridad

A value placed in memory such that it will be the first data corrupted by a buffer overflow, allowing the program to identify and recover from it.

Examples :

"The programmer placed a "canary" value after the customer's address in the computer's memory; if the address became too long and overwrote the canary, the program would know there was a problem and stop to prevent further damage. "

El programador colocó un "canario de seguridad" después de la dirección del cliente en la memoria de la computadora; si la dirección se volvía demasiado larga y sobrescribía el canario, el programa sabría que había un problema y se detendría para evitar más daños.

computing technology

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noun

Cantante soprano, coloratura

A female singer, soprano, a coloratura singer.

Examples :

"The opera house boasted a powerful canary whose high notes thrilled the audience. "

La ópera se jactaba de una poderosa cantante soprano cuyas notas altas emocionaron al público.

music person entertainment

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noun

Soplón, chivato

An informer or snitch; a squealer.

Examples :

""Maria knew who had stolen the money from the office, but she refused to be a canary and tell the boss." "

María sabía quién había robado el dinero de la oficina, pero se negó a ser un soplón y contárselo al jefe.

person police communication job

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noun

Cápsula amarilla de pentobarbital

A (usually yellow) capsule of the short-acting barbiturate pentobarbital/pentobarbitone (Nembutal).

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed a "canary" to help him sleep after his surgery. "

El médico le recetó una "cápsula amarilla de pentobarbital" para ayudarlo a dormir después de su cirugía.

medicine substance

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noun

Pegatina amarilla de no apto para circular

A yellow sticker of unroadworthiness.

Examples :

"The car's inspection sticker was a canary, meaning it wasn't roadworthy. "

La pegatina de inspección del coche era una pegatina amarilla de no apto para circular, lo que significaba que no era apto para la carretera.

vehicle sign law

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verb

Bailar ágilmente

To dance nimbly (as in the canary dance)

Examples :

"The young girl could canary across the dance floor, her steps light and quick. "

La joven podía bailar ágilmente por la pista de baile, con pasos ligeros y rápidos.

dance entertainment

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verb

Delatar, chivar

To inform or snitch, to betray secrets, especially about illegal activities.

Examples :

"The student was warned not to canary on anyone about the upcoming test. "

Se le advirtió al estudiante que no delatara a nadie sobre el próximo examen.

police law communication action

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adjective

Amarillo canario

Of a light yellow colour.

Examples :

"The baby's room was painted a cheerful canary yellow. "

La habitación del bebé estaba pintada de un alegre amarillo canario.