Meanings (ES + gloss)
bidón • lata • pote
A cylindrical or rectangular container usually of lightweight metal, plastic, or laminated pasteboard used for holding a dry product (as tea, crackers, flour, matches).
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lata
Any of various cylindrical metal receptacles usually with a removable close-fitting top.
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