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How do you say "recycling" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el reciclaje
In Spanish (Latin America), "recycling" is el reciclaje.
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Pronunciation
Aim for EHL rreh-see-KLAH-heh when you say "el reciclaje," and don't soften the vowels the way English speakers tend to.
Grammar notes
el reciclaje is masculine. Its plural is El reciclaje.
Example sentence
El reciclaje ayuda a reducir los residuos.
Recycling helps reduce waste.
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How to remember el reciclaje
Connect it with a friend named after the sound of "reciclaje" holding a recycling — a silly pairing like that is what actually makes vocabulary stick.
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Questions about el reciclaje
How do you pronounce el reciclaje?
Aim for EHL rreh-see-KLAH-heh when you say "el reciclaje," and don't soften the vowels the way English speakers tend to.
Is el reciclaje masculine or feminine?
el reciclaje is masculine. el reciclaje is masculine. Its plural is El reciclaje.
How is el reciclaje used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el reciclaje is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: El reciclaje ayuda a reducir los residuos. (Recycling helps reduce waste.).
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