Can

Portuguese Meaning

lata

recipiente

vasilha

jarro

poder

ser capaz de

ser possível

ter o direito de

English Meaning

  1. Used to indicate physical or mental ability: I can carry both suitcases. Can you remember the war?
  2. Used to indicate possession of a specified power, right, or privilege: The President can veto congressional bills.
  3. Used to indicate possession of a specified capability or skill: I can tune the harpsichord as well as play it.
  4. Used to indicate possibility or probability: I wonder if my long lost neighbor can still be alive. Such things can and do happen.
  5. Used to indicate that which is permitted, as by conscience or feelings: One can hardly blame you for being upset.
  6. Used to indicate probability or possibility under the specified circumstances: They can hardly have intended to do that.
  7. Usage Problem Used to request or grant permission: Can I be excused?
  8. A usually cylindrical metal container.
  9. An airtight container, usually made of tin-coated iron, in which foods or beverages are preserved.
  10. The contents of such a container.
  11. Slang A jail or prison.
  12. Slang A toilet or restroom.
  13. Slang The buttocks.
  14. Slang A naval destroyer.
  15. To seal in an airtight container for future use; preserve: canning peaches.
  16. Slang To make a recording of: can the audience's applause for a TV comedy show.
  17. Slang To dismiss from employment or school. See Synonyms at dismiss.
  18. Slang To put a stop to; quit: Let's can the chatter.
  19. can of worms A complex or difficult problem.
  20. in the can Completed and ready for release, as a film or scene of a film.