Spanish Conversation · Level 76
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Spanish word
reciclable
Pronunciation
IPA/reθiˈklaβle/
Meaning
- adjectiverecyclable
Example
Tira solo lo que es reciclable.
Throw away only what is recyclable.
More examples
¿Este envase es reciclable?
Is this a recyclable container?
Core concept
Material that can be processed back into raw materials.
Common phrases
envase reciclable
recyclable container
papel reciclable
recyclable paper
botella reciclable
recyclable bottle
Similar words
reutilizable: Item that can be used again repeatedly without being remade.
reciclado: Product already processed from recovered materials or made with recycled content.
recuperable: Waste or material from which usable parts or value can be recovered.
biodegradable: Material that breaks down naturally through microbial action over time.
Definition in Spanish
Que puede reciclarse; sus materiales pueden volver a convertirse en materias primas para nuevos productos.
Word origin
From the verb reciclar (from French recycler) plus the suffix -able meaning 'able to be', so it denotes something that can be recycled.
Usage tips
- Reciclable on a label means the material is suitable for recycling; reciclado, by contrast, means the product is already made from recycled material and se puede reciclar emphasizes the action.