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contenitore

container

noun kon-teh-nee-TOH-reh Rare

Also means

bin

Usage Note

Contenitore covers any container or receptacle, from food boxes to recycling bins (contenitore per la raccolta differenziata). It is masculine despite ending in -e. The plural is contenitori.

Examples

"Metti gli avanzi nel contenitore."

Natural Translation

Put the leftovers in the container.

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