canary

a small yellow bird that is often kept as a pet and sings well

canario, pájaro canario

Collocations pet canary · singing canary

• She has a pet canary that sings beautifully.

  Ella tiene un canario de mascota que canta hermosamente.

a place in the Canary Islands, a group of islands off the northwest coast of Africa

isla de Canarias

Collocations Canary Island · Canarian holiday

• He went on vacation to the Canary Islands.

  Él fue de vacaciones a las Islas Canarias.

a bright yellow color like that of a canary bird

amarillo, color canario

Collocations canary yellow · bright canary

• The sunflowers are a bright canary color.

  Los girasoles son de un brillante color amarillo canario.

a person who tells secrets or information to the police or other authorities, often unwillingly

chivato, informante

Collocations canary in a coal mine · whistleblower

• He was forced to be a canary and tell the police about his friends' activities.

  Fue forzado a ser un informante y contarle a la policía sobre las actividades de sus amigos.