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    Abrelatas (en. Opener)

    /a.bre.'la.tas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Hand tool designed to pierce and open canned goods.
    I used the can opener to open the can of tomatoes.
    Usé el abrelatas para abrir la lata de tomate.
    Tool that allows access to the contents of a sealed container.
    I can't open this can, I need a can opener.
    No puedo abrir esta lata, necesito un abrelatas.
    Essential kitchen device in any home for opening canned foods.
    I never run out of a can opener in my kitchen.
    En mi cocina nunca falta un abrelatas.

    Etymology

    Composed of 'abre' (from the verb abrir) and 'latas' (plural of lata).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    open a can
    Action of using a can opener to access the contents of a can.
    abrir una lata
    I don't have a can opener.
    Expression used to indicate that one cannot open a can without the tool.
    no tengo abrelatas
    like a can opener
    Colloquial phrase that refers to something that facilitates access or opening.
    como un abrelatas

    Related Words

    can
    Metal container for preserving food.
    lata
    preserve
    Canned food to prolong its shelf life.
    conserva
    utensil
    Tool or instrument used to perform a specific task.
    utensilio

    Slang Meanings

    Quick opening of a complicated situation.
    The agreement was a can opener to solve the problems we had.
    El acuerdo fue un abrelatas para resolver los problemas que teníamos.
    Person who facilitates access to closed information.
    He is the can opener of the group, he always has the answers.
    Él es el abrelatas del grupo, siempre tiene las respuestas.