Meaning
tin, can
- tinplate or tin metal sheet
- can or canister made of tinplate
In a sentence
Mio nonno conservava i vecchi chiodi in una scatola di latta.
My grandfather kept old nails in a tin box.
Abbiamo comprato una latta da cinque litri d'olio extravergine.
We bought a five-liter can of extra virgin olive oil.
Quel vecchio giocattolo di latta non funziona più.
That old tin toy no longer works.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| latta | feminine · singular |
| latte | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Distinguish 'latta' (the material, or larger oil canisters) from 'lattina' (soda can) and 'scatoletta' (canned food).
- Often used in the fixed expression 'di latta' (made of tin).