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refuse in Spanish

refuse in Spanish is basura, desechos, rebús — refuse means to say no to a request, offer, or order.

refuse in Spanish

basura
noun
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.
desechos
noun
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.
rebús
noun
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.
rehús
noun
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.
rejús
noun
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.
rehusar
verb
(transitive) To decline (a request or demand).
rehusarse
verb
(transitive) To decline (a request or demand).
rehusarse
verb
(intransitive) To decline a request or demand, forbear; to withhold permission.

What does "refuse" mean?

  1. verb To say no to a request, offer, or order.
    "She refused to sign the contract until the terms were changed."
  2. noun Waste material; rubbish or garbage.
    "The city collects refuse twice a week."
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refuse in a sentence

  • She refused to sign the contract until the terms were changed.
  • He refused their help, insisting he could manage alone.
  • The city collects refuse twice a week.
  • Please put all household refuse in the black bins outside.

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What is "refuse" in Spanish?
"refuse" in Spanish is basura, desechos, rebús. refuse means: To say no to a request, offer, or order.
How do you use "refuse" in a sentence?
Example: "She refused to sign the contract until the terms were changed." In Spanish, "refuse" is basura, desechos, rebús.
Are there other ways to say "refuse" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "refuse": basura, desechos, rebús, rehús, rejús, rehusar.
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