compost

BrE /ˈkɒmpəst/ AmE /ˈkɑːmpəst/

noun en → es

1 ORGANIC WASTE [uncountable] B1

a mixture of decayed or decaying organic matter, such as leaves and fruit skins, used to improve soil quality

composta, abono orgánico

  • make compost from something

Collocations compost bin · compost heap

  • We use the kitchen waste to make compost.

    Usamos los desechos de la cocina para hacer composta.

2 PROCESS [uncountable] B1

the process of making compost from organic matter

el proceso de hacer composta, compostaje

  • start the composting process

Collocations composting system · composting bin

  • Starting a composting process is easy and beneficial for your garden.

    Iniciar un proceso de compostaje es fácil y beneficioso para tu jardín.

3 VERB [transitive] B1

to make or produce compost from organic matter

hacer composta, producir abono orgánico

  • compost something

Collocations compost kitchen waste · compost garden waste

  • We compost all our vegetable peelings.

    Compostamos todas las cáscaras de vegetales.