Trapero (en. Ragpicker)

/tɾaˈpeɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person dedicated to collecting rags, unused objects, or junk.

The rag collector passed through the street picking up things that people no longer wanted.

El trapero pasó por la calle recogiendo cosas que la gente ya no quería.

A term used to refer to someone who does cleaning or recycling work.

Rag collectors are essential for keeping the city clean.

Los traperos son fundamentales para mantener la ciudad limpia.

Derives from the Spanish 'trapo', related to the collection of rags and waste.

like the rag collector

Reference to doing something carelessly.

como el trapero

household rag collector

A person who accumulates objects in their home without necessity.

trapero de casa

rag

Fabric or cloth used for cleaning or covering.

trapo

recycler

A person who collects recyclable materials.

reciclador

junk dealer

Store or place where scrap and recyclable objects are sold.

chatarrera

Braggart or person who talks a lot without substance.

That guy is a real rag collector, he just takes things on without knowing.

Ese tipo es un verdadero trapero, solo asume cosas sin saber.

Someone who dresses in worn or disheveled clothes.

Don't dress like that, you look like a rag collector.

No vayas vestido así, pareces un trapero.