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"Trash" in Spanish: basura
la basura
Trash is la basura. It is feminine. Say saca la basura when the bag is full.
Chore reminder
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How to pronounce basura
Say it
bah-SOO-rah
/baˈsu.ɾa/
bah-SOO-rah. Stress SOO. The soft b is light.
"Trash" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la basura | trash / garbage Everyday home word. | Everyday home word. |
| sacar la basura | to take out the trash A common chore phrase. | A common chore phrase. |
| el bote de basura | trash can The bin itself. | The bin itself. |
| tirar a la basura | to throw in the trash Throwing something away. | Throwing something away. |
How to use basura in real life
- 1Chore reminder
Saca la basura, por favor.
Take out the trash, please.
Sacar la basura is the chore verb.
- 2Kitchen cleanup
Tira eso a la basura.
Throw that in the trash.
Tirar a la basura means throw away.
- 3Apartment hall
El bote de basura está lleno.
The trash can is full.
Bote de basura is the bin.
Mistakes English speakers make with basura
Incorrect: El basura huele mal.
Correct: La basura huele mal.
Basura is feminine. Say la basura.
Incorrect: Saca el trash.
Correct: Saca la basura.
Use basura, not the English word trash.
Good to know
Basura covers trash and garbage. The can is often el bote or el cesto de basura.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Nightly apartment chores
ChatPal
La basura está llena otra vez.
The trash is full again.
You
Ya saco la basura ahora.
I'll take out the trash now.
ChatPal
Gracias. Hay bolsas nuevas abajo.
Thanks. There are new bags downstairs.
You
Perfecto. Vuelvo en cinco.
Perfect. I'll be back in five.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Trash" in Spanish
Is basura masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la basura, mucha basura.
How do I say take out the trash?
Sacar la basura. Example: saca la basura.
What is the trash can called?
Often el bote de basura.
How do you pronounce basura?
bah-SOO-rah. Stress the middle.
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