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can in Italian

can in Italian is cesso, latrina, lattina — can means to be able to do something, or to know how to do it.

can in Italian

cesso
noun
latrina
noun
lattina
noun
A container or vessel, especially for liquids, usually made of metal.
scatola
noun
A container or vessel, especially for liquids, usually made of metal.
scatoletta
noun
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
annaffiatoio
noun
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
chiappe
noun
(childish, or, vulgar, slang, North American) Buttocks.
potere
verb
inscatolare
verb
(transitive) To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
scartare
verb
(transitive) To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
chiudere
verb
(transitive, slang) To shut up.
tacere
verb
(transitive, slang) To shut up.
licenziare
verb
(US, euphemistic, transitive) To fire or dismiss an employee.

What does "can" mean?

  1. verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
    "She can speak three languages fluently."
  2. verb Used to say something is allowed or permitted.
    "You can leave early if you finish your work."
  3. noun A sealed metal container, especially for food or drink.
    "He grabbed a can of soup from the cupboard."
  4. verb To preserve food by sealing it in an airtight can or jar.
    "They spent the weekend canning tomatoes from the garden."

can in a sentence

  • She can speak three languages fluently.
  • Can you swim?
  • You can leave early if you finish your work.
  • He grabbed a can of soup from the cupboard.

Similar words in Italian

Common Italian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "can" in Italian?

"can" in Italian is cesso, latrina, lattina. can means: To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.

How do you use "can" in a sentence?

Example: "She can speak three languages fluently." In Italian, "can" is cesso, latrina, lattina.

Are there other ways to say "can" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 13 translations listed for "can": cesso, latrina, lattina, scatola, scatoletta, annaffiatoio.

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