What does "chatarra" mean in English?

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Spanish

chatarra

English

scrap

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Alternative translations of "chatarra"

junk
scrap metal
rubbish
waste

Examples of how to use "chatarra" in Spanish

Spanish
Vendió el coche viejo como chatarra.
English
He sold the old car as scrap.
Spanish
Reciclamos la chatarra cada sábado
English
We recycle scrap every Saturday.
Spanish
Evita la comida chatarra muy procesada
English
Avoid very processed junk food.
Spanish
El camión recogió la chatarra vieja
English
The truck picked up the old scrap.
Spanish
No compres juguetes de chatarra barata
English
Don't buy cheap junk toys.

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Vendió el coche viejo como chatarra.

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