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“recycle” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/reθiˈklaɾ/

Example

¿Puedes reciclar este papel?

Can you recycle this paper?

Illustration for reciclar (recycle)

How to say “recycle” in Spanish

“Recycle” in Spanish is reciclar.

Putting discarded items through a process that recovers usable materials for new products.

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

Example sentences with reciclar

En mi edificio podemos reciclar vidrio y plástico.

In my building we can recycle glass and plastic.

Tips for using reciclar

  • When speaking, name the material after reciclar (reciclar papel, reciclar vidrio, reciclar plástico) to make clear what is being recycled.

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