recolector de basura

el recolector de basura, la recolectora de basura
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
1. (general)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. garbage collector
Los recolectores de basura están en huelga, y la ciudad es un verdadero desastre.Garbage collectors are on strike, and the city is a real mess.
b. garbageman
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Andy consiguió trabajo de recolector de basura. Va a trabajar los fines de semana.Andy got a job as garbageman. He'll be working on weekends.
c. garbagewoman
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Analía trabaja en la actualidad de recolectora de basura.Analia is currently working as garbagewoman.
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