Disipado (en. Wasted)

/disiˈpaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has faded or been lost.
The fog dissipated and the sun shone.
La niebla se disipó y el sol brilló.
That has lost its intensity or strength.
The doubts about his abilities have dissipated.
Las dudas sobre su capacidad se han disipado.
A person who spends their money irresponsibly.
He was a dissipated youth, always spending on parties.
Era un joven disipado, siempre gastando en fiestas.

Etymology

The term 'dissipated' comes from the Latin 'dissipatus', which means to disperse or fade away.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dissipated like smoke
Something that disappears quickly and leaves no trace.
disipado como el humo
to dispel doubts
To eliminate confusion or insecurity.
disipar dudas
to be a wastrel
To spend money irresponsibly.
ser un disipado

Related Words

dissipation
Action of dissipating; the act of spending without moderation.
disipación
to fade away
To gradually lose oneself until disappearing.
desvanecerse
to disappear
To cease to be present or visible.
desaparecer

Slang Meanings

A person who spends a lot on parties or fun.
He is always at the best party, he is a true wastrel.
Siempre está en la mejor fiesta, es un verdadero disipado.
Someone who doesn’t care about money.
That guy is very dissipated, he never saves anything.
Ese chico es muy disipado, nunca guarda nada.