ecoponto

Portuguese

Etymology

From eco- +‎ ponto (point). Compare Spanish ecopunto.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌɛ.koˈpõ.tu/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌɛ.koˈpõ.to/

  • Rhymes: -õtu
  • Hyphenation: e‧co‧pon‧to

Noun

ecoponto m (plural ecopontos)

  1. the set of recycling containers
    O lixo para reciclar está a acumular, tenho que ir ao ecoponto.(please add an English translation of this usage example)
  2. each one of the recycling containers
    Papel e cartão vão para o ecoponto azul.Paper and cardboard go in the blue recycling bin.

Meronyms