Can (noun) – la lata
(Pronounced lah-tah)
To remember that can is pronounced lah-tah (lata) in Spanish, use the following mnemonic:
This can of soup or this can of soup? I chose the latter (lata).
Lata is feminine, so it's la lata. Imagine a lady wearing earrings that look like cans.
Examples of lata (can) in a sentence
¿Tienes una lata de tomates en la despensa?
(Do you have a can of tomatoes in the pantry?)
Abrí la lata de atún para hacer una ensalada.
(I opened the can of tuna to make a salad.)
Necesito comprar una lata de refresco para la fiesta.
(I need to buy a can of soda for the party.)
