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    Desperdiciar (en. Waste)

    /des.peɾ.diˈθi.aɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To use resources inefficiently.
    We must not waste water.
    No debemos desperdiciar el agua.
    To let something be lost or not used.
    I wasted the opportunity to meet my idol.
    Desperdicié la oportunidad de conocer a mi ídolo.
    To waste money or goods.
    I waste money on unnecessary things.
    Desperdicio dinero en cosas innecesarias.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'desperdiciāre', which means 'to lose or waste'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to waste time
    Not to adequately take advantage of time.
    desperdiciar tiempo
    not to waste
    To fully take advantage of an opportunity or resource.
    no desperdiciar

    Related Words

    waste
    Portion or quantity of something that is lost or wasted.
    desperdicio
    misery
    State of poverty or lack of resources.
    miseria

    Slang Meanings

    To throw in the trash.
    I'm going to waste that old phone.
    Ese viejo teléfono lo voy a desperdiciar.
    To do something carelessly.
    Don't waste your talent.
    No desperdicies tu talento.