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    Desperdicio (en. Waste)

    /despeɾˈðisjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Unnecessary loss or expenditure of resources, such as food or materials.
    Food waste is a serious problem that we must address.
    El desperdicio de comida es un problema grave que debemos abordar.
    Leftovers or remnants that are discarded and not used.
    Paper waste in the office can be reduced with better management.
    El desperdicio de papel en la oficina se puede reducir con una mejor gestión.
    Anything that is thrown away or used inefficiently.
    Water waste is alarming in times of drought.
    El desperdicio de agua es alarmante en tiempos de sequía.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'desperdĭcium', which means 'loss, damage, or ruin'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there is no waste
    Indicates that everything is utilized or used efficiently.
    no hay desperdicio
    waste of resources
    Inefficient use of materials or energy.
    desperdicio de recursos
    zero waste
    Practice of minimizing waste generation.
    cero desperdicio

    Related Words

    to waste
    To make inefficient or excessive use of something.
    desperdiciar
    wasted
    Something that has been lost or squandered.
    desperdiciado
    squandering
    Excessive and unnecessary expenditure of resources.
    derroche

    Slang Meanings

    When someone spends money unnecessarily.
    Don't waste your money on things you don't need!
    ¡No hagas desperdicio de tu dinero en cosas que no necesitas!
    Refers to a person who does not take care of their belongings.
    That guy is a waste, he always breaks everything he touches.
    Ese chico es un desperdicio, siempre rompe todo lo que toca.