scaricare
/ska.riˈka.re/
The Italian word for dump is scaricare.
The term can refer to the act of discarding or getting rid of something. In a technological context, it can also mean to copy data from one system to another, often expressed as scaricare dati or by using the word riversare.
Meaning: a place where waste or garbage is left (noun)
Which one should you use?
If you are talking about discarding or getting rid of something, you might also use rovesciare.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ska.riˈka.re/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the act of downloading a file from the internet is expressed as scaricare, literally meaning to 'unload' the data from the server to your device.
- The verb rovesciare can mean to dump or overturn, but it often carries a figurative weight of 'overturning' a government or a stable situation.
- The word scaricare is also used in shooting and hunting to mean 'unloading' a firearm, making it a critical safety term.
Examples in context
- La discarica è piena di rifiuti non biodegradabili.The landfill is full of non-biodegradable waste.
- Lo smaltimento delle sostanze tossiche richiede attenzione.The disposal of toxic substances requires attention.
- Ho deciso di buttare tutti gli oggetti vecchi accumulati in cantina.I've decided to dump all the old items accumulated in the basement.
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are driving to dispose of old furniture.
- SofiaLorenzo, sai dove si trova la scaricare più vicina?Lorenzo, do you know where the nearest dump is?
- LorenzoSì, è proprio dietro quella collina.Yes, it is right behind that hill.
- SofiaSpero che la scaricare non sia troppo affollata oggi.I hope the dump isn't too crowded today.
- LorenzoDi solito è vuota il lunedì mattina.Usually it is empty on Monday mornings.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry scaricare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
