Spanish Conversation · Level 108
59 words
Spanish word
desechable
Pronunciation
IPA/deseˈtʃaβle/
Meaning
- adjectivedisposable
Example
Este vaso es desechable.
This cup is disposable.
More examples
Tira el envase desechable en el contenedor de plástico.
Throw the disposable container into the plastic bin.
Core concept
One-time-use product intended for discard.
Common phrases
vaso desechable
disposable cup
bolsa desechable
disposable bag
envase desechable
disposable container
Similar words
de un solo uso: Allows only one use before being discarded.
descartable: Is used briefly and discarded soon after.
de usar y tirar: Is used once and thrown away immediately afterward.
Definition in Spanish
Que se fabrica para un solo uso y después se descarta.
Word origin
Derived from desechar 'to discard' plus the adjectival suffix -able, forming an adjective that means 'meant to be discarded after a single use'.
Usage tips
- When shopping, desechable signals single-use products and can be paired with reutilizable when requesting reusable alternatives.
Other meanings
- discardableadjective
Opposites
- reutilizablereusableadjective
- reciclablerecyclableadjective