Basurero (en. Garbage collector)

ba-su-re-ro

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition_text: Container or place where waste is deposited.

Example_sentence: Take the trash to the trash can on the corner.

Lleva la basura al basurero de la esquina.

Definition_text: Person responsible for collecting the trash.

Example_sentence: The trash collector passed by the street at seven in the morning.

El basurero pasó por la calle a las siete de la mañana.

Etymology_origin: From the Spanish 'basura' and the suffix '-ero', which indicates belonging or relation.

Phrase: to throw something in the trash can

Meaning: To get rid of something that is no longer needed.

echar algo al basurero

Phrase: to make a mess

Meaning: To turn a place into a garbage dump.

hacer basurero

Phrase: municipal trash can

Meaning: Designated area for the collection and disposal of waste by the municipality.

basurero municipal

Related_word: trash

Description: Waste or refuse generated at home or other places.

basura

Related_word: collection

Description: Action of collecting something, in this case, waste.

recolección

Related_word: waste

Description: Any material considered useless and disposed of.

desecho

Meaning: Derogatory name for someone who does not take care of their hygiene.

Example: Don't be a mess, clean your work area.

No seas basurero, limpia tu área de trabajo.

Meaning: Term used to refer to chaotic and disorderly situations.

Example: That house looks like a trash can after the party.

Esa casa parece un basurero tras la fiesta.