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How do you say "can" in Italian?
la lattina
In Italian, "can" is la lattina.
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Pronunciation
Say laht-TEE-nah. Stress the second syllable with an 'ee' sound.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun (la lattina). Plural: le lattine. Related to latta meaning tinplate.
Example sentence
La lattina contiene della birra fredda.
The can contains cold beer.
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How to remember la lattina
Lattina comes from latta (tin). Tin cans hold food and drinks.
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Questions about la lattina
How do you say "can" in Italian?
In Italian, "can" is la lattina. It is a noun.
Is la lattina masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun (la lattina). Plural: le lattine. Related to latta meaning tinplate.
How is la lattina used in a sentence?
Use la lattina as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La lattina contiene della birra fredda. (The can contains cold beer.).
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