lata

Definitions of lata
  1. noun
    an effortful attempt to attain a goal
    synonyms: desvelo, dolor, esfuerzos, esmero, fastidio, pena, pesadez, sufrimiento
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    type of:
    conato, intento
    earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
  2. noun
    airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
    synonyms: bidón, bote, envase
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    types:
    lechera
    large can for transporting milk
    aceitera
    a can with a long nozzle to apply oil to machinery
    type of:
    contenedor
    any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
  3. noun
    metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
    synonyms: bote
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    type of:
    contenedor
    any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
  4. noun
    a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework
    synonyms: listón
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    type of:
    listón
    a thin strip (wood or metal)
  5. noun
    something that hinders as if with bonds
    synonyms: fastidio, latazo, murga
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    type of:
    estorbo, freno, impedimento
    something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
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