Spanish Conversation · Level 23
90 words
Spanish word
residuo
Pronunciation
IPA/reˈsiðwo/
Meaning
- masculine nountrash
Example
Coloca los residuos en la bolsa de basura.
Put the trash in the garbage bag.
More examples
¿Dónde depositamos los residuos orgánicos para el compost?
Where do we put the food waste for compost?
Core concept
Byproduct or leftover matter collected for disposal.
Common phrases
residuo doméstico
household waste
residuo orgánico
food waste
Similar words
basura: Regular household refuse and street litter gathered for collection.
sobra: Unused portions or extras of food and goods that remain after consumption.
Definition in Spanish
Indica aquello que permanece como resto o desperdicio después de un proceso y que normalmente se desecha.
Word origin
Spanish residuo comes from Latin residuus 'left behind', ultimately from the verb residēre 'to remain', and denotes leftover material often treated as waste.
Usage tips
- Although similar to English residue, residuo commonly refers to waste streams or byproducts rather than tiny traces or stains.
Other meanings
- residuenoun
Related words
- residualresidualadjective