basura
trash, garbage
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/baˈsuɾa/
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Cultural Note
Taking out the trash (bajar la basura) is a uniquely Spanish experience. In most Spanish cities, large communal dumpsters (contenedores) sit on the streets, color-coded for recycling: yellow for packaging, blue for paper, green for glass, brown for organic waste, and grey for general waste. Taking the trash out after dinner is a common nightly chore negotiated between couples.
📝 Example Sentences
¿Puedes bajar la basura cuando salgas?
Can you take the trash down when you go out?
En España separamos la basura en diferentes contenedores.
In Spain we separate trash into different containers.