Abocador
Example: L'abocador de la ciutat necessita una millor gestió ambiental.
Definition
"Abocador" refers to a place designated for the disposal of waste, commonly known as a landfill or dump, where garbage is deposited and managed. It is essential in urban waste management to prevent environmental pollution and maintain public health.
Translations
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déchèterie -
Mülldeponie
Etymology
The word "abocador" comes from the Catalan verb 'abocar,' meaning to pour or dump. It originally referred to a site where materials were poured out or discarded. Did you know? The root 'boc-' relates to the action of throwing or casting out, highlighting the function of the "abocador" as a place for dumping refuse.
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"Abocador" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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