papelera
Wastebasket, trash can (container for rubbish).
The papelera is the standard receptacle for small, dry waste, both in physical offices and digital environments.
Palavra em 30 segundos
- A container for small trash items.
- Commonly found in offices and homes.
- Also refers to the digital trash folder.
Summary
The papelera is the standard receptacle for small, dry waste, both in physical offices and digital environments.
- A container for small trash items.
- Commonly found in offices and homes.
- Also refers to the digital trash folder.
Contextual usage of waste containers
Use 'papelera' for your desk and 'cubo de basura' for the kitchen. Distinguishing these helps you sound more natural in Spanish.
Avoid using for heavy waste
Do not throw heavy or wet organic waste in a 'papelera'. Use appropriate bins to avoid bad odors and stains.
Digital terminology consistency
The term 'papelera' is the standard translation for 'Trash' or 'Recycle Bin' in all Spanish-language computing interfaces.
Exemplos
3 de 3He tirado el informe viejo a la papelera.
I threw the old report in the wastebasket.
La oficina dispone de una papelera de reciclaje.
The office has a recycling bin.
¡No dejes basura fuera de la papelera!
Don't leave trash outside the bin!
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'papel' (paper) inside 'papelera'. It is the home for your used papers.
Overview
La palabra 'papelera' es un sustantivo femenino derivado de 'papel'. Su función principal es servir como contenedor para residuos ligeros, especialmente aquellos generados durante el trabajo de escritorio o actividades diarias. Es un objeto esencial en la cultura de oficina y el hogar moderno.
Usage Patterns
Se utiliza principalmente en singular para referirse al objeto físico. En el ámbito de la informática, el término ha sido adoptado por los sistemas operativos para designar la carpeta donde se almacenan temporalmente los archivos eliminados antes de su borrado definitivo. Gramaticalmente, siempre requiere un artículo femenino ('la' o 'una').
Common Contexts
Es muy común encontrarla bajo escritorios, cerca de fotocopiadoras o en esquinas de habitaciones. En contextos formales, se espera que la papelera esté limpia y vacía. En entornos digitales, el icono de la papelera es universalmente reconocido para gestionar la eliminación de datos.
Similar Words comparison
A diferencia de 'basurero' o 'cubo de basura', que suelen referirse a contenedores más grandes para residuos orgánicos o generales, la 'papelera' está específicamente asociada a residuos secos o de oficina. 'Contenedor' se reserva para depósitos de gran tamaño en la vía pública para reciclaje o desechos masivos.
Notas de uso
The word is neutral and used in all registers. It is feminine, so use 'la' or 'una'. In digital contexts, it is the standard term for the trash icon.
Erros comuns
Beginners sometimes confuse it with 'basura' (the waste itself). Remember that 'papelera' is the container, not the trash inside it.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'papel' (paper) inside 'papelera'. It is the home for your used papers.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Spanish 'papel' (paper) plus the suffix '-era', which indicates a container or place for something. It evolved to describe the specific object for paper waste.
Contexto cultural
In many Spanish-speaking countries, public waste management relies on these small bins to prevent littering. In schools and offices, they are a staple of daily organization.
Exemplos
He tirado el informe viejo a la papelera.
everydayI threw the old report in the wastebasket.
La oficina dispone de una papelera de reciclaje.
formalThe office has a recycling bin.
¡No dejes basura fuera de la papelera!
informalDon't leave trash outside the bin!
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
vaciar la papelera
empty the trash
ir a la papelera
to go to the trash
Frequentemente confundido com
A basurero is a larger container for general household waste. Papelera is specifically for small dry items.
Padrões gramaticais
Contextual usage of waste containers
Use 'papelera' for your desk and 'cubo de basura' for the kitchen. Distinguishing these helps you sound more natural in Spanish.
Avoid using for heavy waste
Do not throw heavy or wet organic waste in a 'papelera'. Use appropriate bins to avoid bad odors and stains.
Digital terminology consistency
The term 'papelera' is the standard translation for 'Trash' or 'Recycle Bin' in all Spanish-language computing interfaces.
Teste-se
Completa la frase con la palabra correcta.
Por favor, tira ese papel usado en la ___.
La papelera es el lugar adecuado para depositar papeles usados.
Pontuação: /1
Perguntas frequentes
3 perguntasAunque se usan indistintamente, la papelera es para residuos pequeños y secos como papeles. El basurero suele ser más grande y está destinado a todo tipo de desechos, incluyendo restos de comida.
Es la acción de mover un archivo a un espacio de almacenamiento temporal antes de eliminarlo permanentemente. Permite al usuario recuperar archivos borrados accidentalmente.
Sí, en parques y calles se encuentran papeleras pequeñas fijadas al suelo para que los peatones depositen envoltorios o tickets. Son fundamentales para mantener la limpieza urbana.
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