can in Portuguese
can in Portuguese is lata, regador, vaso — can means to be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
can in Portuguese
lata
A container or vessel, especially for liquids, usually made of metal.
lata
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
regador
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
vaso
(US, slang) a toilet or lavatory.
bunda
(childish, or, vulgar, slang, North American) Buttocks.
traseiro
(childish, or, vulgar, slang, North American) Buttocks.
poder
(modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
poder
(Manglish, Singlish, intransitive) To be fine or acceptable; to be possible; (with liao or already) to be enough. Often used in conjunction with a variety of clause-final particles, e.g., lah, meh or one, to express different attitudes towards the subject matter.
saber
(Manglish, Singlish, intransitive) To be fine or acceptable; to be possible; (with liao or already) to be enough. Often used in conjunction with a variety of clause-final particles, e.g., lah, meh or one, to express different attitudes towards the subject matter.
conseguir
(Manglish, Singlish, intransitive) To be fine or acceptable; to be possible; (with liao or already) to be enough. Often used in conjunction with a variety of clause-final particles, e.g., lah, meh or one, to express different attitudes towards the subject matter.
enlatar
(transitive) To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
descartar
(transitive) To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
jogar fora
(transitive) To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
calar
(transitive, slang) To shut up.
demitir
(US, euphemistic, transitive) To fire or dismiss an employee.
mandar embora
(US, euphemistic, transitive) To fire or dismiss an employee.
What does "can" mean?
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verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
"She can speak three languages fluently."
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verb Used to say something is allowed or permitted.
"You can leave early if you finish your work."
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noun A sealed metal container, especially for food or drink.
"He grabbed a can of soup from the cupboard."
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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 Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "can" in Portuguese?
"can" in Portuguese is lata, regador, vaso. 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 Portuguese, "can" is lata, regador, vaso.
Are there other ways to say "can" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 14 translations listed for "can": lata, regador, vaso, bunda, traseiro, poder.
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