el abrelatas
-the can opener
See the entry for abrelatas.

abrelatas

USAGE NOTE
The plural of “abrelatas” is “abrelatas.”
el abrelatas(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. can opener
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Necesito el abrelatas para abrir esta lata.I need the can opener to open this can.
b. tin opener
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
No necesitas el abrelatas. Esta lata tiene anilla.You don't need the tin opener. This tin has a ring pull on it.
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