Cubo de basura vs. bote de basura vs. basurero vs. tacho de basura
In Spanish, there are several words used to describe a garbage can or trash can. These words vary depending on the region and context.
Cubo de basura
'Cubo de basura' is commonly used in Spain to refer to a garbage can. It literally translates to 'garbage bucket' or 'trash pail'.
Por favor, tira eso en el cubo de basura.
(Please throw that in the garbage can.)
El cubo de basura está lleno, hay que vaciarlo.
(The trash can is full, it needs to be emptied.)
Bote de basura
'Bote de basura' is often used in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. It means 'trash can' or 'garbage can'.
No encuentres el bote de basura.
(I can't find the trash can.)
Pon las cáscaras en el bote de basura.
(Put the peels in the garbage can.)
Basurero
'Basurero' can refer to both the garbage collector (person) and the trash can (object), though regional use varies.
El basurero pasa los martes por la mañana.
(The garbage collector comes by on Tuesday mornings.)
Saca la bolsa y ponla en el basurero.
(Take the bag and put it in the trash can.)
Tacho de basura
'Tacho de basura' is widely used in Argentina and Uruguay, referring to a trash or garbage can.
No dejes la comida fuera del tacho de basura.
(Don't leave food outside the trash can.)
Necesitamos un nuevo tacho de basura para la cocina.
(We need a new garbage can for the kitchen.)
Summary
While all these terms refer to a garbage or trash can, their usage varies by region: 'cubo de basura' in Spain, 'bote de basura' in Mexico, 'basurero' more universally but context-dependent, and 'tacho de basura' in Argentina and Uruguay.