Excremento (en. Excrement)

/eks.kreˈmen.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Discarded material produced during the digestion process.
Animal excrement is essential for the nutrient cycle in nature.
Los excrementos de los animales son fundamentales para el ciclo de nutrientes en la naturaleza.
Any type of organic waste.
Human excrement must be treated properly to avoid contamination.
El excremento humano debe ser tratado adecuadamente para evitar la contaminación.

Etymology

From Latin 'excrementum', meaning 'that which is expelled'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

human excrement
Refers to the waste produced by humans.
excremento humano
management of excrement
Process of properly managing organic waste.
manejo de excrementos
animal excrement
Waste produced by animals.
excremento animal

Related Words

feces
Solid substances expelled during defecation.
heces
urine
Liquid excreted by the kidneys.
orina
waste
Any material considered useless and discarded.
desecho

Slang Meanings

Poo
The child pooped in his pants.
El niño se hizo la caca en los pantalones.
Poop
Take your dog to poop in the park.
Lleva a tu perro a hacer popó al parque.