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How do you say "can" in Spanish?
la lata
In Spanish, "can" is la lata.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced LAH-tah, with stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun taking la. Plural is latas. Lata refers to the metal can container.
Example sentence
La lata es de aluminio.
The can is made of aluminum.
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How to remember la lata
Lata sounds like it contains 'lat' which is short for latón (brass or thin metal).
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Questions about la lata
How do you say "can" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "can" is la lata. It is a noun.
Is la lata masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun taking la. Plural is latas. Lata refers to the metal can 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 es de aluminio. (The can is made of aluminum.).
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