el bote de basura
-the garbage can
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bote de basura

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el bote de basura(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
1. (general)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. garbage can
Tira el papel de regalo en el bote de basura.Throw the wrapping paper in the garbage can.
b. trash can
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
El bote de basura está lleno. Es hora de vaciarlo.The trash can is full. It's time to empty it.
c. trashcan
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Sin querer tiré la fotocopia en el bote de basura.I accidentally threw the photocopy in the trashcan.
d. rubbish bin
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
El bote de basura huele mal.The rubbish bin smells bad.
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