This is the 7669th most frequent Spanish word.
latasa
It seems "latasa" may be a misspelling; if you meant "la taza," it translates to "the cup" in English.
In this sentence, 'taza' refers to a cup, which is a common usage of the noun in Spanish.
Coloca la taza sobre la mesa.
Place the cup on the table.
Here, 'tasa' refers to the rate, as in a statistical or a measurement context.
La tasa de crecimiento económico ha disminuido este año.
The rate of economic growth has decreased this year.
In this sentence, 'taza' refers again to a cup or mug, emphasizing its usage in activities like decoration.