lata de spray
1. A pressurized metal container that dispenses a substance (paint, insecticide, deodorant, etc.) in a fine mist or stream when a button is pressed
The artist used a spray can to create the street art mural.
O artista usou uma lata de spray para criar o mural de arte de rua.
2. A tool commonly used in graffiti art for applying paint to surfaces
Graffiti writers prefer high-quality spray cans for better control.
Os escritores de graffiti preferem latas de spray de alta qualidade para melhor controle.
Spray cans are deeply associated with graffiti and street art culture, particularly in urban areas of both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, spray cans are also commonly used for household purposes like insect control and air freshening. In NYC and urban American culture, spray cans are iconic tools of hip-hop and graffiti movements, with specific brands and 'caps' (nozzle types) being highly valued by artists.
NYC Slang
can (used by graffiti/hip-hop culture: 'grab a can', 'throw up with a can')
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