Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lixo

noun
LEE-shoo
Definition
Lixo is a Portuguese word that means ‘trash’ or ‘garbage’ in English.
Examples
  • O lixo deve ser reciclado sempre que possível. (Trash should be recycled whenever possible.)
  • Não jogue lixo na rua! (Don’t throw trash on the street!)
Meaning
It refers to waste material that is discarded after use. It can include anything from household waste to industrial refuse.
Synonyms
  • descarte
  • resíduo
  • sobras