triturador de basura
/tɾituɾadoɾ de basuɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "garbage disposal" is translated into Spanish as triturador de basura.
The term refers to the device installed in a kitchen sink used to grind up and wash away food waste.
Meaning: device in kitchen sink to wash away waste (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of triturador (shredder or grinder) and de basura (of garbage).
Which one should you use?
While triturador de basura is a standard term, you may also see triturador de desechos, which means "waste shredder/disposal."
How does it change in a sentence?
The standard masculine form is triturador de basura, but the feminine form trituradora de basura is also frequently used to refer to the machine.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾituɾadoɾ de basuɾa/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you won't find a word for 'garbage disposal' in a standard home because the appliance itself is virtually non-existent in local kitchen designs.
- The word basura comes from the Latin verrō, meaning 'sweep', reflecting the ancient habit of sweeping debris into a pile.
- If you are looking for a 'paper shredder' in an office supply store, you would use the exact same word, triturador, as you would for a kitchen garbage disposal.
Examples in context
- Después de clases tuve que llamar al reparador para cambiar el triturador de basura.After school I had to call the repairman to replace the garbage disposal.This sentence shows how to use triturador de basura when discussing a repairman.Tatoeba #3746361 by cueyayotl, translation #8160446 by magnificentgoddess
- El triturador de basura es muy ruidoso.The garbage disposal is very loud.This sentence describes a characteristic of the triturador de basura.Tatoeba #1127795 by alexmarcelo, translation #1127885 by CK
- Quiero comprarme un triturador de basura.I want to buy myself a garbage disposal.This sentence illustrates an intention to purchase a triturador de basura.Tatoeba #1127738 by alexmarcelo, translation #1127957 by CK
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are in the kitchen during a house renovation.
- Alejandro¿Podemos instalar un triturador de basura en este fregadero?Can we install a garbage disposal in this sink?
- SofíaSí, sería muy útil para la cocina nueva.Yes, it would be very useful for the new kitchen.
- AlejandroTengo miedo de que el triturador de basura sea caro.I am afraid that the garbage disposal will be expensive.
- SofíaNo te preocupes, hay modelos muy económicos.Don't worry, there are very affordable models.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries basura, de, triturador, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
