Literal Meaning

Bote de basura

Actual Meaning

Trash can

Context

Used when referring to waste disposal in everyday tasks.

Examples

• "Asegúrate de tirar los papeles en la papelera después de usarlos para mantener el espacio limpio."
• "Cuando termines de comer, no olvides llevar tu plato a la papelera."
• "Si ves basura en el suelo, busca una papelera cercana para recogerla."

Tips

• In some parts of Spain and Latin America, 'papelera' is commonly used in daily contexts, so it's good to familiarize yourself with the term.
• If someone tells you to 'throw something in the papelera', it means you should get rid of that item, so make sure it's trash.
• You can find papelera in homes, offices, and public spaces; it's important to know where they are to maintain cleanliness.