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    Trasto (en. Junk)

    /ˈtɾas.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An old object or piece of furniture that no longer serves its purpose.
    The garage is full of junk that we do not use.
    El garaje está lleno de trastos que no utilizamos.
    A clumsy or inept person.
    That trinket can never do things right.
    Ese trasto nunca puede hacer las cosas bien.
    Something of little value or that is an obstruction.
    Get rid of those things that only take up space.
    Deshazte de esos trastos que solo ocupan espacio.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'tractus', the participle of the verb 'tractare', which means to manipulate or move.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    household clutter
    A person who is always at home and does not help with anything.
    trasto de la casa
    not to be a dead weight
    Not to be a burden or a nuisance to others.
    no ser un trasto
    to get rid of junk
    To eliminate things that are not useful or necessary.
    deshacerse de trastos

    Related Words

    knickknack
    An object of little value or utility.
    cachivache
    garbage
    Waste or things that have no value.
    basura
    furniture
    An object used for storage or as support.
    mueble

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is useless.
    That old mobile phone is a trinket.
    Ese móvil viejo es un trasto.
    A not very intelligent person or one who makes many mistakes.
    You’re a trinket in sports.
    Eres un trasto en los deportes.