está cañón

es
en
Change language
Translating...
really hard, very tough, intense, brutal, awesome
Find language
Čeština
Czech
Español
Spanish
Português
Portuguese
Français
French
Deutsch
German
/esˈta kaˈɲon/
Add to My Dictionary
In My Dictionary
+1
An informal Mexican Spanish idiom for something very difficult or, in another common use, impressively good.
Practice using está cañón in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • La vista desde la terraza está cañón.
    The view from the terrace is stunning.
  • El examen final está cañón, así que voy a estudiar toda la semana.
    The final exam is really tough, so I am going to study all week.
  • El concierto de anoche está cañón, todavía no lo supero.
    Last night's concert was amazing, I still cannot get over it.
  • El proyecto está cañón, necesitamos más tiempo y más gente.
    The project is really challenging, we need more time and more people.
  • Subir esa montaña está cañón, pero la vista vale la pena.
    Climbing that mountain is tough, but the view is worth it.

Similar words

complicadísimo
genial
espectacular
duro
pesado
muy difícil
impresionante
chido
cabrón
asombroso

Meanings

Very difficult or intense

everyday
informal
Describes something hard, demanding, or overwhelming in a casual Mexican Spanish way.

Examples

  • El examen final está cañón, así que voy a estudiar toda la semana.
    The final exam is really tough, so I am going to study all week.
  • Manejar en esta ciudad está cañón a la hora pico.
    Driving in this city is brutal at rush hour.
  • El proyecto está cañón, necesitamos más tiempo y más gente.
    The project is really challenging, we need more time and more people.
  • Subir esa montaña está cañón, pero la vista vale la pena.
    Climbing that mountain is tough, but the view is worth it.
  • Con tan poco presupuesto, organizar el evento está cañón.
    With such a small budget, organizing the event is really hard.

Similar words

muy difícil
difícilísimo
complicadísimo
duro
pesado
cabrón

Really awesome or impressive

everyday
informal
Praises something as striking, exciting, or unusually good in informal speech.

Examples

  • Tu nuevo coche está cañón, se ve increíble.
    Your new car is awesome, it looks incredible.
  • El concierto de anoche está cañón, todavía no lo supero.
    Last night's concert was amazing, I still cannot get over it.
  • La vista desde la terraza está cañón.
    The view from the terrace is stunning.
  • Ese mural está cañón, todos se detienen a verlo.
    That mural is incredible, everyone stops to look at it.
  • La edición del video está cañón, parece profesional.
    The video editing is amazing, it looks professional.

Similar words

increíble
impresionante
genial
chido
asombroso
espectacular

Etymology

From cañón, literally “cannon” or “canyon,” used in Mexican Spanish as an intensifier and as a softer alternative to the stronger slang cabrón.

FAQ

What does está cañón mean?

Está cañón can mean “it is really hard” or “it is awesome,” depending on the situation.

Is está cañón Mexican Spanish?

Yes. Está cañón is especially common in Mexican Spanish and sounds informal.

Is está cañón rude?

It is informal, but it is softer than the stronger slang está cabrón, which can sound vulgar.

Can está cañón be positive?

Yes. It can praise something impressive, exciting, or very cool.

How do you pronounce está cañón?

Está cañón is pronounced /esˈta kaˈɲon/, with stress on the final syllable of both words.

What is close to está cañón?

For difficulty, muy difícil and duro are close. For praise, increíble, chido, and impresionante are close.

Comments & contributions

Know this word from another angle? Add a correction, a nuance, or a usage note. New posts go public after a quick review.
Posting as a guest · Sign in
No comments yet. Be the first to add one.
Look up word or phrase...