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How do you say "can" in Mexican Spanish?
la lata
In Mexican Spanish, "can" is la lata.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'LAH-tah', with stress on the first syllable and soft l.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun, plural 'latas'. Lata refers to a tin can or metal container.
Example sentence
La lata de atún está en el armario.
The can of tuna is in the cupboard.
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How to remember la lata
Lata sounds like it could relate to 'late', but it simply means a cylindrical metal container.
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Questions about la lata
How do you say "can" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "can" is la lata. It is a noun.
Is la lata masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun, plural 'latas'. Lata refers to a tin can or metal container.
How is la lata used in a sentence?
Use la lata as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La lata de atún está en el armario. (The can of tuna is in the cupboard.).
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