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    Derroche (en. Waste)

    [de-ro-che]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Excessive expenditure of money or resources.
    The wastage of water during the drought is unacceptable.
    El derroche de agua durante la sequía es inaceptable.
    Waste or irresponsible use of something.
    His wastage of energy is evident in the electricity bill.
    Su derroche de energía se nota en la factura eléctrica.
    Unnecessary spending that could be avoided.
    The wastage of food is a problem in many homes.
    El derroche de comida es un problema en muchas casas.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'waste', which is related to 'to squander'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    waste of talent
    Excessive spending or demonstration of skills.
    derroche de talento
    waste of joy
    Excessive expression of happiness.
    derroche de alegría
    to live in waste
    Spending without thinking of the consequences.
    vivir en derroche

    Related Words

    squandering
    Excessive and uncontrolled spending.
    despilfarro
    excess
    A greater amount than necessary.
    exceso
    expenditure
    Act of using money or resources.
    gasto

    Slang Meanings

    Unnecessary or extravagant spending.
    That event was a waste; such spending wasn't necessary.
    Ese evento fue un derroche, no se necesitaba tanto gasto.
    Showing off the wallet without thinking.
    Yesterday was a waste; I bought things I didn't even need.
    Ayer fue un derroche, compré cosas que ni necesitaba.