Spanish Conversation · Level 30
88 words
Spanish word
basura
Pronunciation
IPA/baˈsuɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nountrash
Example
Hay mucha basura en la calle.
There is a lot of trash on the street.
More examples
¿Dónde está el bote de basura más cercano?
Where is the nearest trash can?
Core concept
A bagged pile of household refuse at the curb for municipal collection.
Common phrases
tirar basura
throw away trash
bote de basura
trash can
basura doméstica
household trash
Similar words
desecho: Material or object discarded after becoming unusable.
residuo: Material left over after use or processing, often needing treatment.
desperdicio: Material discarded through avoidable waste, often food or usable goods.
porquería: Dirty, low-quality junk or mess considered worthless.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para referirse a residuos domésticos y urbanos, como desperdicios de comida, embalajes y otros desechos que se deben eliminar o separar para su recogida.
Word origin
From Late Latin *vastūra, itself from Latin vastus 'empty' or 'desolate', the word denotes discarded household and street waste.
Usage tips
- 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.