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"Reciclado" is a form of "reciclado", a noun which is often translated as "recycling". "Reciclable" is an adjective which is often translated as "recyclable". Learn more about the difference between "reciclable" and "reciclado" below.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. recyclable
Separa el material reciclable del resto de la basura.Separate the recyclable material from the rest of the trash.
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el reciclado, reciclado(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. recycling
El reciclado de papel es fundamental para reducir la tala de árboles.Recycling paper is essential to reduce tree felling.
a. retraining
Gracias al programa de reciclado de la empresa, puedo aprender las destrezas necesarias para poder trabajar en otro departamento.Thanks to the company's retraining program, I can learn the skills needed to work in another department.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. recycled
Todas nuestras bolsas están hechas de plástico reciclado.All our bags are made from recycled plastic.
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