What is the Spanish word for "junk"?

Learn how to say "junk" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

junk

Spanish

chatarra

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Alternative translations of "junk"

basura
porquería
desecho
trasto

Examples of how to use "junk" in Spanish

English
This old drawer is full of junk.
Spanish
Este viejo cajón está lleno de basura.
English
He threw the old junk into the bin.
Spanish
Él tiró la basura vieja en la papelera.
English
My garage is full of junk and boxes.
Spanish
Mi garaje está lleno de basura y cajas.
English
She sells vintage junk at weekend markets.
Spanish
Ella vende basura vintage en los mercados de fin de semana.
English
Don't buy that junk; it breaks quickly.
Spanish
No compres esa basura; se rompe rápidamente.

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