What does "papelera" mean in English?

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Spanish

papelera

English

trash can

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Alternative translations of "papelera"

wastebasket
bin
recycling bin
paper bin

Examples of how to use "papelera" in Spanish

Spanish
Tira el papel a la papelera.
English
Throw the paper in the trash can.
Spanish
Tira la basura en la papelera.
English
Throw the trash in the trash can.
Spanish
La papelera está junto a la puerta.
English
The trash can is next to the door.
Spanish
¿Dónde está la papelera más cercana?
English
Where is the closest trash can?
Spanish
El papelero recogió el papel sucio.
English
The paper collector picked up the dirty paper.

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Tira el papel a la papelera.

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