Lata (en. Can)

/ˈlata/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A container made of metal often used to preserve food.

I bought a can of sardines at the store.

Bumili ako ng lata ng sardinas sa tindahan.

Any object that is circular in shape and made of thin metal.

There are cans of drinks in the fridge.

May mga lata ng inumin sa ref.

Spanish

can of a mother

A saying that refers to compassion or concern for a person.

lata ng ina

sardines

A type of fish often preserved in a can.

sardinas

canned goods

Packaged items that are preserved in cans.

makan

Things that are worthless or insignificant.

Don't bother with that, it's just junk.

Wag mo na yan pahalagahan, lata lang yan.

Cheap or of low quality.

What you're wearing is so cheap, it's like you didn't even try.

Ang suot mo, lata lang, parang hindi ka nag-effort.

A place that is casual or easy-going.

Let's go to the hangout spot, we'll just chill.

Doon tayo sa lata, chill lang tayo.