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"Trash" in Italian: spazzatura
la spazzatura
Note: also: l'immondizia
Trash in Italian is la spazzatura (lah spaht-tsah-TOO-rah), feminine. Taking it out is portare giù la spazzatura. Immondizia is a common synonym.
Apartment chore
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How to pronounce spazzatura
Say it
lah spaht-tsah-TOO-rah
/spat.tsaˈtu.ra/
Spazzatura stresses TOO: spaht-tsah-TOO-rah. Double z is a sharp ts.
"Trash" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la spazzatura | the trash / garbage Default noun. | Default noun. |
| portare la spazzatura | to take out the trash Chore phrase. | Chore phrase. |
| sacchetto della spazzatura | trash bag Bags and bins. | Bags and bins. |
| immondizia | garbage / refuse Common synonym. | Common synonym. |
How to use spazzatura in real life
- 1Apartment chore
Esci tu con la spazzatura stasera?
Will you take the trash out tonight?
La spazzatura as the bag/bin contents.
- 2Street bins
Non lasciare la spazzatura davanti al portone.
Don't leave the trash in front of the entrance.
City building etiquette.
- 3Kitchen
La spazzatura puzza: cambio il sacchetto.
The trash smells: I'm changing the bag.
Everyday home talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with spazzatura
Incorrect: Il spazzatura è piena.
Correct: La spazzatura è piena.
Spazzatura is feminine: la spazzatura.
Incorrect: Butto il trash qui.
Correct: Butto la spazzatura qui.
Use spazzatura (or immondizia).
Good to know
Italian cities sort recycling strictly: carta, plastica, umido, and residual spazzatura. Putting the wrong bag out can earn a note from the building.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Remembering building trash night
ChatPal
Oggi si porta giù la spazzatura?
Is today trash night?
You
Sì — la spazzatura va fuori entro le dieci.
Yes — the trash goes out by ten.
ChatPal
Ok, preparo il sacchetto.
Ok, I'll prep the bag.
You
Grazie. Io lavo il bidone della spazzatura.
Thanks. I'll wash the trash bin.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Trash" in Italian
Is immondizia the same as spazzatura?
Yes in everyday talk — both mean trash/garbage.
How do I say take out the trash?
Portare giù / portare fuori la spazzatura.
Is spazzatura feminine?
Yes: la spazzatura.
What about recycling?
That's often raccolta differenziata, separate from residual trash.
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