Part of Speech

The word "cancel" is primarily used as a verb in English. In Spanish, the equivalent would be "cancelar," which also serves as a verb.

Phonetic Transcription

In the International Phonetic Alphabet, "cancelar" is transcribed as /kan.θeˈlaɾ/ in Spain and as /kan.seˈlaɾ/ in Latin America.

Translation Options into English

The Spanish verb "cancelar" translates to several English terms, including: - to cancel - to annul - to terminate - to revoke

Meaning and Use

In Spanish, "cancelar" means to declare something as void or to stop something from happening. It's often used in contexts such as canceling an appointment, a subscription, or a scheduled event. The word is frequently used both in written and oral communication, with a slightly higher prevalence in written contexts, especially in formal communications or instructions.

Example Sentences

1. Voy a cancelar la reunión de mañana.

2. "I am going to cancel tomorrow's meeting."

3. Si no puedes asistir, debes cancelar tu reserva con anticipación.

4. "If you cannot attend, you should cancel your reservation in advance."

5. Ella decidió cancelar su suscripción a la revista.

6. "She decided to cancel her subscription to the magazine."

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "cancelar" appears in various expressions within the Spanish language. Here are a few idiomatic usages:

1. Cancelar una cita
2. "to cancel an appointment"
3. Tuve que cancelar una cita importante por un imprevisto.

4. "I had to cancel an important appointment due to an unforeseen event."

5. Cancelar un contrato

6. "to cancel a contract"
7. Es posible cancelar un contrato si se cumplen ciertas condiciones.

8. "It is possible to cancel a contract if certain conditions are met."

9. Cancelar la deuda

10. "to cancel the debt"
11. Ellos lograron cancelar la deuda después de muchos esfuerzos.

12. "They managed to cancel the debt after many efforts."

13. Cancelar un evento

14. "to cancel an event"
15. La lluvia obligó a cancelar el evento al aire libre.

16. "The rain forced us to cancel the outdoor event."

17. Cancelar el viaje

18. "to cancel the trip"
19. Decidí cancelar el viaje porque no podía ir.
20. "I decided to cancel the trip because I couldn't go."

Etymology

The Spanish verb "cancelar" derives from the Latin "cancellare," which means to cross out or block, coming from "cancella," the term for a lattice or barrier. This origin reflects the act of nullifying or blocking something, leading to its modern use in canceling services or events.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

• Anular (to annul)
• Revocar (to revoke)
• Terminar (to terminate)

Antonyms

• Confirmar (to confirm)
• Mantener (to maintain)
• Continuar (to continue)