The word "cancelado" is an adjective in Spanish.
The phonetic transcription of "cancelado" in International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /kan.seˈla.ðo/.
"Cancelado" primarily means that something has been annulled, revoked, or made void. It is often used to describe events, plans, or services that are no longer taking place, such as flights, appointments, or reservations.
In the Spanish language, "cancelado" is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in news articles, announcements, and everyday conversations.
The meeting has been canceled due to unforeseen problems.
El vuelo hacia Nueva York fue cancelado debido al mal tiempo.
The flight to New York was canceled due to bad weather.
La suscripción se canceló porque no se utilizaba.
While "cancelado" is not commonly used in many idiomatic expressions, it can still appear in some phrases that convey an idea of negation or termination of activities. Here are a few expressions:
The event was canceled overnight.
Si no pagas a tiempo, tu reserva estará cancelada automáticamente.
If you don't pay on time, your reservation will be canceled automatically.
La oferta fue cancelada después de la primera semana.
The offer was canceled after the first week.
Muchas actividades se cancelaron por el mal clima durante el festival.
Many activities were canceled due to bad weather during the festival.
La conferencia fue cancelada porque el ponente no pudo asistir.
The word "cancelado" originates from the Spanish verb "cancelar," which means "to cancel." This verb itself comes from the Latin "cancellare," meaning "to cross out" or "to make invalid," which is derived from "cancella," meaning "crossbar" or "grille," referring to something that obstructs or negates.