English–Spanish

“trash” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsodesecho · residuo

Pronunciation

IPA/baˈsuɾa/

Example

Hay mucha basura en la calle.

There is a lot of trash on the street.

Illustration for basura (trash)

How to say “trash” in Spanish

“Trash” in Spanish is basura.

A bagged pile of household refuse at the curb for municipal collection.

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

Example sentences with basura

¿Dónde está el bote de basura más cercano?

Where is the nearest trash can?

Tips for using basura

  • Sacar la basura means 'take out the trash', while tirar la basura can mean either 'throw something away' or 'litter', so context determines which sense applies.

Other Spanish words for “trash”

Siempre separo los desechos reciclables.

I always separate recyclable trash.

Coloca los residuos en la bolsa de basura.

Put the trash in the garbage bag.

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