1º_ It is a synonym of "dog", although not widely used. From the Latin canis, with the same meaning . 2º_ Trigger of a weapon . 3º_ Support of an eaves, especially the continuation of a ceiling beam that protrudes through the wall. 4º_ As an acronym it has several developments in Spanish, p. e.g. "Andean Community of Nations", "National Administrative Center", "Center for Nautical Activities", . . . 5º_ It is also an acronym in English with use in Spanish, as for "Controller Area Network" ("Controller Area Network") or "Content Addressable Network". 6º_ 'CAN' is the IATA code for Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangdong Province, China).
It means dog. That belongs to the canids or that it is a canid. In Colombia (Bogotá), it is the acronym of National Administrative Center (Site where most ministries and state offices are located at the national level). At the South American level CAN is also the acronym for Andean Community. In Architecture is the part of the beam that protrudes from the facade and holds a cornice.
More than another meaning of can I wonder by Espronceda intended to include this term in his sonnet fresh, healthy, pure and fragrant, gala and embellishment of the florido pensil, graceful on the upright bouquet, fragrance spread the nascent pink. But if the burning Sun Fire enojosavibra of the can burning on, sweet aroma and lost color, its leaves brings quick aura. Thus flashed a moment my wings of love, and beautiful nubefingi venturaen perhaps glory and joy. More, alas, that the good trocose in bitterness, and deshojada by the aires raise sweet flower of hope mia.Read all in: SONNET - poems of José de Espronceda http://www.poemas-del-alma.com/jose-de-espronceda-soneto.htm ixzz2cgdREuNF
