How to Say "debris" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “debris” is “escombro” — B1 level.
Examples
Tuvimos que contratar un camión para llevarse los escombros de la obra.
We had to hire a truck to take away the rubble from the construction site.
Los rescatistas buscaron sobrevivientes bajo los escombros.
Rescuers searched for survivors under the debris.
No tires el escombro en el contenedor de basura normal.
Don't throw the construction waste in the regular trash bin.
Usually used in plural
While 'escombro' exists in singular, you will almost always hear it as 'los escombros' because it refers to a collection of messy materials.
Gender remains the same
This word is always masculine, even when talking about the ruins of a feminine noun like 'la casa' (the house).
Using 'basura' instead
Mistake: “Voy a tirar la basura de la construcción.”
Correction: Voy a tirar los escombros de la construcción. Use 'escombros' for bricks, dust, and stones; 'basura' is for kitchen waste or general trash.
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