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How do you say "recycling" in Spanish?
el reciclaje
In Spanish, "recycling" is el reciclaje.
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Pronunciation
Say el reh-see-KLAH-heh, stress on the third syllable, with the j-like h sound at the end.
Grammar notes
el reciclaje is masculine. Its plural is reciclajes.
Example sentence
El reciclaje ayuda a reducir los residuos.
Recycling helps reduce waste.
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How to remember el reciclaje
Reciclaje shares its root with 'recycle', giving materials a second life.
Related words
- ecosystem el ecosistema
- habitat el hábitat
- wildlife la fauna
- environment el medio ambiente
- pollution la contaminación
- conservation la conservación
- wildfire el incendio forestal
- landslide el deslizamiento de tierras
- petal el pétalo
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Questions about el reciclaje
How do you pronounce el reciclaje?
Say el reh-see-KLAH-heh, stress on the third syllable, with the j-like h sound at the end.
Is el reciclaje masculine or feminine?
el reciclaje is masculine. el reciclaje is masculine. Its plural is reciclajes.
How is el reciclaje used in Spanish?
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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