Talk about rubbish and where it goes. Use a short everyday sentence.
The idea
The feminine noun is la basura or una basura. It usually describes waste collectively; its plural is las basuras.
Examples
- La basura está junto a la puerta.The rubbish is by the door.
- Sacamos la basura los martes.We take out the rubbish on Tuesdays.
- Hay basura en la playa.There is rubbish on the beach.
- Pon la basura en esta bolsa.Put the rubbish in this bag.
- El camión recoge la basura temprano.The lorry collects the rubbish early.
- No dejes basura en el parque.Do not leave rubbish in the park.
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Watch out
Do not confuse basura with bolsa: the rubbish goes inside the bag.
Try it yourself
Choose the answer: ___ basura huele mal. (La / El)
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La
La agrees with the feminine noun.
Choose the answer: Dejamos la ___ fuera antes de dormir. (basura / ventana)
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basura
basura names the waste taken outside.
Choose the answer: Vamos a ___ la basura esta noche. (sacar / beber)
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sacar
sacar describes taking the rubbish out.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the answer: ___ basura huele mal. (La / El)
Choose the answer: Dejamos la ___ fuera antes de dormir. (basura / ventana)
Choose the answer: Vamos a ___ la basura esta noche. (sacar / beber)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe where you put rubbish. Use a short everyday sentence.