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    Escombro (en. Rubbish)

    /esˈkombro/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Fragments and remnants of materials left after construction.
    After the demolition, the rubble covered the entire street.
    Después de la demolición, el escombro cubría toda la calle.
    Waste from a place that creates a sense of disorder.
    The garage is full of rubble accumulated over the years.
    El garaje está lleno de escombro acumulado durante años.
    Useless or harmful materials in a space.
    It is important to clean the rubble to avoid accidents.
    Es importante limpiar el escombro para evitar accidentes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'excombros', which means 'remnants of construction'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    remove the rubble
    Removal of surplus materials from a construction.
    quitar el escombro
    urban rubble
    Construction waste found in urban areas.
    escombro urbano
    leave a rubble
    Create disorder or mess in a place.
    dejar un escombro

    Related Words

    demolition
    Action of knocking down a building.
    demolición
    residue
    Remainder left after a process.
    residuo
    garbage
    Waste that is discarded.
    basura

    Slang Meanings

    Thing or person that causes problems or annoyances.
    That guy is a wreck in the group.
    Ese tipo es un escombro en el grupo.
    Chaotic or disorganized situation.
    The party turned into a mess by the end of the night.
    La fiesta se tornó en un escombro al final de la noche.