zafacón

Spanish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Possibly from English Save a can, a WWII slogan accompanying the many recycling containers, but this origin is disputed with others citing an Arabic origin which better matches the spelling starting with z, rather than s.

Pronunciation

Noun

zafacón m (plural zafacones)

  1. (Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Panama) wastebasket, trashcan, garbage can, waste container

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