El residuo
Example: El residuo debe reciclarse para cuidar el medio ambiente.
Definition
"El residuo" refers to waste material or leftover substances that remain after a process or activity, especially those that need proper disposal or recycling to prevent environmental harm.
Etymology
The term "el residuo" comes from the Latin word 'residuum,' meaning 'that which remains.' It reflects the idea of something left behind after the main part has been used or removed, often associated with waste or remnants.
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"El residuo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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