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How do you say lata in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce lata in Portuguese?
lata is pronounced /a ˈlatɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A lata vermelha estava vazia no chão.
The red can was empty on the floor.
Encontrei uma lata antiga e enferrujada no porão da casa.
I found an old and rusty can in the basement of the house.
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Why is it feminine?
Lata (tin can) is feminine because it derives from Latin "lamina" (thin metal plate), which was feminine; the word evolved through Romance languages, retaining the feminine gender while the form changed to "lata" in Portuguese. This follows the general pattern where Latin first-declension nouns ending in "-a" remained feminine in Portuguese.
What is the Portuguese word for can?
The Portuguese word for can is a lata — feminine.
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