de usar y tirar

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “to use and throw away”.

Adjective

de usar y tirar (invariable)

1. (idiomatic) disposable, throwaway, single-use (being intended for a single use, to be discarded rather than reused, refilled or repaired)

   Synonyms: desechable, de un solo uso

   Usa los vasos de usar y tirar, no los de vidrio.

   Use the disposable cups, not the glass ones.