basurero
“basurero” means “trash can” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
trash can
Also: garbage bin, wastebasket
📝 In Action
Por favor, tira ese papel en el basurero.
A1Please, throw that paper in the trash can.
El basurero de la cocina está lleno.
A1The kitchen trash can is full.
garbage collector
Also: trash man, sanitation worker
📝 In Action
El basurero pasa por esta calle todos los martes.
A2The garbage collector comes by this street every Tuesday.
dump
Also: landfill
📝 In Action
Llevaron los muebles viejos al basurero municipal.
B1They took the old furniture to the municipal dump.
¡Tu cuarto parece un basurero!
B1Your room looks like a dump!
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "basurero" in Spanish:
dump→garbage bin→garbage collector→landfill→sanitation worker→trash can→trash man→wastebasket→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: basurero
Question 1 of 1
If you want to tell someone their bedroom is very messy, which meaning of 'basurero' would you use?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the word 'basura' (trash), which evolved from the Latin 'versura', meaning the act of sweeping or the dust collected after sweeping.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'basurero' offensive when referring to a person?
Generally, no, it is a standard term. However, using 'recolector de residuos' or 'trabajador de limpieza' is more formal and polite in professional settings.
What is the difference between 'basurero' and 'papelera'?
A 'basurero' is usually a general trash can (like in a kitchen), while a 'papelera' is specifically a small bin for paper (like under a desk).