noun · verb
English to Spanish Dictionary

can Meaning in Spanish (can significado en español)

nounpoder, lata
verbpoder, enlatar
poder in English:can
Phonetic:poh-dehr
Plural: cans
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de can en español es poder, lata, enlatar. (Un recipiente cilíndrico de metal, típicamente sellado herméticamente, utilizado para conservar alimentos o bebidas.)

Definitions of Can

  1. 1
    noun
    lata

    A cylindrical metal container, typically hermetically sealed, used for preserving food or drinks.

    Un recipiente cilíndrico de metal, típicamente sellado herméticamente, utilizado para conservar alimentos o bebidas.

  2. 2
    verb
    poder

    To be able to do something, indicating ability, permission, or possibility.

    Ser capaz de hacer algo, indicando habilidad, permiso o posibilidad.

  3. 3
    verb
    enlatar

    To preserve food by sealing it in an airtight container.

    Conservar alimentos sellándolos en un recipiente hermético.

Example Sentences

casual

“She recycled the empty soda can.”

Ella recicló la lata de refresco vacía.

casual

“I can help you with your homework.”

Puedo ayudarte con tu tarea.

casual

“They used to can their own vegetables.”

Solían enlatar sus propias verduras.

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In Spanish:

latarecipienteser capaztener la habilidad

In English:

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In Spanish:

no poderincapacidad

Inflected Word Forms

past participlecanned
gerundcanning
pluralcans
agent nouncanner

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

open a can of wormsidiom

To create a whole new set of problems or difficulties.

can-do attitudecollocation

An optimistic and confident attitude that one can achieve anything.

can't standexpression

To strongly dislike or be unable to tolerate something or someone.