English–Spanish

“junk” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈtʃaro/

Example

Ese cacharro no sirve.

That junk doesn't work.

Illustration for cacharro (junk)

How to say “junk” in Spanish

“Junk” in Spanish is cacharro.

Beat-up small appliance or tool.

Full entry for cacharro: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cacharro

Llevé un cacharro viejo al taller y no pudieron repararlo.

I took an old piece of junk to the repair shop and they couldn't fix it.

Tips for using cacharro

  • In colloquial use, cacharro often appears in possessive phrases like mi cacharro to mean an old or unreliable car, conveying a dismissive tone.

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