Meaning
bin; large container
- large container, often metal or plastic
- trash bin or garbage can
- bad deal or rip-off in informal language
In a sentence
Il bidone blu è pieno di carta.
The blue bin is full of paper.
Dove hai messo il bidone del riciclo?
Where did you put the recycling bin?
Non buttare il vetro in quel bidone.
Don't throw the glass in that bin.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| bidone | masculine · singular |
| bidoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Main concrete meaning is a large container or bin.
- Informally, prendere un bidone means to get ripped off.
- For household waste, cassonetto may be more specific.