de usar y tirar

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “to use and throw away”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /de uˌsaɾ i tiˈɾaɾ/ [d̪e uˌsaɾ i t̪iˈɾaɾ]
  • Syllabification: de u‧sar y ti‧rar

Adjective

de usar y tirar (invariable)

  1. (idiomatic) disposable, throwaway, single-use (being intended for a single use, to be discarded rather than reused, refilled or repaired)
    Synonyms: desechable, descartable, de un solo uso
    Usa los vasos de usar y tirar, no los de vidrio.
    Use the disposable cups, not the glass ones.
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