bolsa de basura
/bolsa de basuɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "trash bag" is translated into Spanish as bolsa de basura.
This phrase refers to a plastic bag used for holding waste and garbage.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bolsa (bag), de (of) and basura (trash/garbage).
Which one should you use?
For instance, saco de basura often refers to larger, heavier-duty bags.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Different regions use specific terms: in Mexico, bolsa para la basura is common. In Argentina, you will hear Bolsa de residuos. And in Spain, saco de basura may be heard depending on the region. Additionally, in many Latin American countries, saco de basura is used, especially when referring to larger, heavier-duty bags.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you change the noun bolsa to bolsas while keeping de basura the same, resulting in bolsas de basura.
How do you pronounce it?
/bolsa de basuɾa/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Por favor, no olvides sacar la bolsa de basura al anochecer.Please, do not forget to take out the trash bag at nightfall.
- ¡No te olvides de cambiar la bolsa de la basura cuando se llene!Don't forget to change the trash bag when it is full!
- Necesito una bolsa de basura nueva.I need a new trash bag.
- Pon los restos en la bolsa de basura.Put the scraps in the trash bag.
- La bolsa de basura está muy llena.The trash bag is very full.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are cleaning the kitchen.
- Alejandro¿Tienes una bolsa de basura?Do you have a trash bag?
- MaríaSí, está debajo del fregadero.Yes, it is under the sink.
- AlejandroGracias, la usaré para los papeles.Thanks, I will use it for the papers.
- MaríaDe nada, Alejandro.You're welcome, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries basura, bolsa, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
