disposable

[/dɪˈspoʊzəbəl/]

adjective

descartável

1. designed to be used once and then thrown away

disposable cups are convenient for picnics

copos descartáveis são convenientes para piqueniques

2. available for use or spending

disposable income after taxes

renda disponível após impostos

3. able to be disposed of or eliminated

disposable waste materials

materiais de resíduos descartáveis

NYC Slang

throwaway

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

descartável

most common usage for single-use items

Rio de Janeiro

descartável

standard usage

São Paulo

descartável

standard usage, also 'de usar e jogar fora'

Portugal

descartável

standard usage; also 'de um só uso'

disposable income

disposable camera

throw-away culture

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