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cancelado means canceled — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 19, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

cancelado

adjective • /[kan-seh-LAH-doh]/

canceled

Example:

Nuestro vuelo fue cancelado por tormenta.

Our flight was canceled due to a storm.

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🧠 What does cancelado mean?

Cancelado is the Spanish word for 'canceled.' As an adjective, it describes something that has been called off, annulled, or revoked. In the context of travel, this could refer to flights, trains, buses, hotel reservations, tours, or other planned activities.

📚 Extra examples

  • Mi vuelo está cancelado debido al mal tiempo.
    My flight is canceled due to bad weather.
  • El tren a Barcelona está cancelado. ¿Qué hacemos?
    The train to Barcelona is canceled. What do we do?
  • La reserva del hotel fue cancelada por error.
    The hotel reservation was canceled by mistake.
  • El concierto de esta noche está cancelado.
    Tonight's concert is canceled.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'canceled' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'canceled' is 'cancelado.'
How do you pronounce 'cancelado' in Spanish?
It's pronounced kan-theh-LAH-doh. Notice the 'c' sounds like 'th' in 'thin' before 'e' and 'i'. The stress is on the third syllable, LAH.
How do you use 'cancelado' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'Mi vuelo está cancelado' (My flight is canceled), 'El evento fue cancelado' (The event was canceled), 'La reunión está cancelada' (The meeting is canceled).
What is the English translation of 'cancelado'?
'Cancelado' translates to 'canceled' in English.
Does 'cancelado' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'cancelado' changes to agree with the noun it describes. For a feminine noun, use 'cancelada' (e.g., 'La reserva está cancelada'). For plural nouns, use 'cancelados' (masculine) or 'canceladas' (feminine).
Is 'cancelado' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'cancelado' is a very common word, especially in the context of travel and scheduling.
Does 'cancelado' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'cancelado' doesn't really have any slang or double meanings. It's a straightforward word.
Is 'cancelado' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, 'cancelado' is used the same way in both Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "cancelado"

Synonyms: anulado, suspendido
Opposites: confirmado, programado

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'cancelado' comes from the Latin word 'cancellare,' meaning to cross out with latticework.

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