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    Desecho (en. Disposal)

    /deˈse.tʃo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Thing that has been discarded for not being useful or valuable.
    The waste from plastic is a serious environmental problem.
    El desecho del plástico es un problema ambiental grave.
    Waste that remains after a production or transformation process.
    The factory has a system for recycling waste.
    La fábrica tiene un sistema para reciclar los desechos.
    Part of something that is considered excess or useless.
    We should not throw waste on the street.
    No debemos tirar los desechos a la calle.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb "deshechar," which comes from 'to throw out' or 'to reject.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to the trash
    Expression indicating that something should be thrown away because it is no longer useful.
    a la basura
    to give something up as waste
    To consider it as useless and discard it.
    dar algo por desecho
    to make waste
    To generate waste or leftovers from a process.
    hacer desechos

    Related Words

    recycler
    Recovering waste materials for reuse.
    recycler
    trash
    Waste that is thrown in the trash.
    basura
    waste
    Materials that remain after a process.
    residuos

    Slang Meanings

    Waste in the context of useless or low-value things.
    That car is already waste, it's worthless.
    Ese coche ya es un desecho, no vale nada.
    Referring to a person who is considered not useful or valuable.
    Don't be a waste, contribute to the group.
    No seas un desecho, contribuye al grupo.