centro de reciclaje
/θentɾo de ɾeθiklaxe/from spelling rules
The English phrase recycling center is centro de reciclaje in Spanish.
centro de reciclaje refers to a recycling center. You may also use the common alternative centro de reciclado to describe the same facility.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase centro de reciclaje is composed of centro (center), de (of) and reciclaje (recycling).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico, Centro de Acopio is used to mean collecting center. Additionally, Punto Ecológico, translated as ecological point, is an alternative used in various Latin American countries.
How do you pronounce it?
/θentɾo de ɾeθiklaxe/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish speaking cultures, the concept of a centro de reciclaje is closely tied to recicladores, informal workers who collect materials from the streets to sell.
- The word centro shares an ancient ancestor with the Greek word for a 'sharp point' or a 'stinger'.
- In some Spanish speaking cities, you will see a punto limpio, which is a smaller, neighborhood version of a centro de reciclaje for hazardous waste.
Examples in context
- Llevo los materiales reciclables al centro de reciclajeI take recyclable materials to the recycling center
- El centro de reciclaje está cerca de aquí.The recycling center is near here.
- Necesito llevar este papel al centro de reciclaje.I need to take this paper to the recycling center.
- ¿A qué hora abre el centro de reciclaje?What time does the recycling center open?
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are deciding where to dispose of some old electronics.
- Daniel¿Sabes dónde está el centro de reciclaje?Do you know where the recycling center is?
- LucíaSí, hay uno en la calle principal.Yes, there is one on the main street.
- DanielPerfecto, llevaré las pilas allí.Perfect, I will take the batteries there.
- LucíaMuy bien, yo te acompaño.Very well, I will go with you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries centro, de, reciclaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
