discarica
dump
The Italian word 'discarica' is used to refer to a dump or a landfill. It is a place where waste materials are disposed of, usually in a large hole in the ground. In Italian, 'discarica' is a feminine noun, and it is used in the same way as the English word 'dump'. For example, one might say 'la discarica è piena' to mean 'the dump is full'.
Example sentences using: discarica
La discarica si trova fuori città.
The dump is located out of town.
In this sentence, 'discarica' is used in a general sense to refer to a place where waste or garbage is taken. The phrase suggests that the dump is not located within the city limits due to the environmental and health considerations.
L'odore della discarica era insopportabile.
The smell of the dump was unbearable.
This sentence uses 'discarica' to metaphorically describe a situation of mess or disorder, marked by a strong, unpleasant smell. Although a discarica is typically associated with waste, it can be used metaphorically to describe any situation or place that is disorganized or unclean.
Gli rifiuti finiranno in discarica.
Waste will end up in the dump.
Here, 'discarica' is used to signify the final destination for waste or garbage. It can be used to talk about the process of waste management in a community. The phrase emphasises on the idea that waste, if not properly managed, ends up in the dump.