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CAN in Spanish

CAN in Spanish is CAN, lata, regadera — CAN means to be able to do something, or to know how to do it.

CAN in Spanish

CAN
proper noun
(initialism) The Andean Community of Nations.
lata
noun
A container or vessel, especially for liquids, usually made of metal.
lata
noun
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
regadera
noun
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
poder
verb
(modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
poder
verb
(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
verb
(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
verb
(transitive) To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
descartar
verb
(transitive) To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
cerrar
verb
(transitive, slang) To shut up.
despedir
verb
(US, euphemistic, transitive) To fire or dismiss an employee.
echar
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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "CAN" in Spanish?

"CAN" in Spanish is CAN, lata, regadera. 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 Spanish, "CAN" is CAN, lata, regadera.

Are there other ways to say "CAN" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 10 translations listed for "CAN": CAN, lata, regadera, poder, saber, enlatar.

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