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Puerto Rican SpanishCaribbean Slang
Zafacón
Meaning
Puerto Rican SpanishCaribbean Slang

Literal Meaning

Bote de basura

Actual Meaning

Trash can - unique PR term

Context

Used when discussing waste disposal or referring to garbage receptacles.

Examples

  • "En mi casa siempre tiramos la basura al zafacón."
  • "El zafacón está lleno, necesitamos sacarlo pronto."
  • "Por favor, pon eso en el zafacón antes de que se derrame."

Tips

  • In Puerto Rico, 'zafacón' is the commonly used term to refer to a trash can, so it's important to recognize it in local conversations.
  • If you hear someone ask to take something 'to the zafacón', they are simply asking to get rid of something that is no longer useful.
  • Some people may use 'zafacón' in a broader sense, sometimes referring to clutter or discarded things, so consider the context.
Phrase Thesaurus
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trash receptacle
trash bin
waste container
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