basurero
basurèro with stress marks
male garbage collector
From root: basura
Usage Note
Basurero, from Spanish basurero, refers to a male garbage collector. In everyday Tagalog the masculine and feminine forms are often used interchangeably regardless of the collector's gender. Garbage collectors hold a valued role in Filipino communities and are commonly given tips or gifts during the holiday season. Basurera is the feminine counterpart.
Examples
" Dumating na ang basurero. "
Natural Translation
The garbage collector has arrived.
Literal Translation
Arrived already the garbage-collector.
" Ang basurero ay maaga dumating. "
Natural Translation
The garbage collector arrived early.
Literal Translation
The garbage collector early arrived.
" Tuwing Pasko, nagbibigay ang mga kapitbahay ng pamasko sa basurero bilang pasasalamat sa kanyang tapat na serbisyo. "
Natural Translation
Every Christmas, the neighbors give the garbage collector a gift as thanks for his faithful service.
Literal Translation
Every Christmas, give the neighbors of Christmas-gift to garbage-collector as gratitude for his faithful service.
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