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"Reciclar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to recycle", and "reutilizar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to reuse". Learn more about the difference between "reciclar" and "reutilizar" below.
reciclar(
rreh
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see
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klahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to recycle
En esta casa nos gusta reciclar, así que por favor bota la botella en el contenedor azul.In this house we like to recycle, so please throw the bottle in the blue bin.
Hay que reciclar todas estas latas de sopa.We need to recycle all these soup cans.
2. (to update)
a. to retrain (people)
Van a reciclar a todos los obreros para que puedan usar el nuevo sistema.They're going to retrain all the workers so that they can use the new system.
b. to modernize
Creo que sería bueno reciclar las instalaciones del gimnasio el próximo año.I think it would be good to modernize the gym facilities next year.
reutilizar(
rreyoo
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tee
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lee
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sahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to reuse
Siempre conservo las bolsas de supermercado y las reutilizo como bolsas de basura.I always keep supermarket bags and reuse them as garbage bags.
