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“manure heap” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/esteɾkoˈleɾo/

Example

El estercolero huele muy mal.

The manure heap smells very bad.

Illustration for estercolero (manure heap)

How to say “manure heap” in Spanish

“Manure heap” in Spanish is estercolero.

Pile of manure and other organic waste decomposing into fertilizer.

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

Example sentences with estercolero

La camisa olía a estercolero después del trabajo en la granja.

The shirt smelled like a manure heap after working on the farm.

Tips for using estercolero

  • A mainly agricultural term, and when used metaphorically to call a place or person an estercolero it often sounds insulting rather than neutral.

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