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¿Tirar el envase de plástico "en el contenedor amarillo" o "al contenedor amarillo"? Hola: Tengo una pregunta sobre el uso de tirar, creo que se dice generalmente "tirar algo a la basura", pero no sé si se dice "Hay que tirar el envase de plástico en el contenedor amarillo." o "Hay que tirar el envase de plástico al contenedor amarillo.". ¿Cuál es la expresión correcta? Saludos, Martin

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Well, there is a difference in the meaning, though, it does not create confusion. Tira el papel en la basura = throw the paper into the garbage. Tira el papel a la basura = throw the paper to the garbage (this does not necessarily means "inside" the garbage, only "at" it, but it is understood that it means "into" the garbage). But as Manuel said, both are acceptable and understandable.
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Ambas son correctas, también puedes decir: "hay que tirar el envase plástico dentro del contenedor amarillo". Saludos

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