canales

Canales is the plural form of canal in Spanish and can refer to several related concepts. In geography and civil engineering, a canal is an artificial waterway built for navigation, irrigation, drainage, or water supply. Canals are designed to have controlled flow and may include locks, aqueducts, and sluices. Historically, canals have facilitated commerce and agriculture by enabling water transport and land reclamation, with famous examples in various regions.

Beyond waterways, the term can denote channels more generally—natural channels such as riverbeds or geological channels, as well as metaphorical channels for communication or distribution networks.

As a proper noun, Canales is used as a surname in Spanish-speaking countries and as a place name in some regions. Individuals bearing the surname may be involved in politics, sports, arts, and other fields, but specific references depend on context.

In biology and anatomy, canal-like passages describe tubular structures within organisms; in Spanish-language texts the plural form canales may describe multiple such structures, including the ear canal (conducto auditivo externo) and other ducts.

The term requires contextual cues to distinguish among the various senses, including capitalization, language, and subject matter.