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    Malgastando (en. Wasting)

    /malɡas'tando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To spend imprudently or excessively.
    They are wasting money on unnecessary luxuries.
    Están malgastando el dinero en lujos innecesarios.
    To misuse the available resources.
    Wasting time on unproductive activities.
    Malgastando tiempo en actividades poco productivas.
    To waste something that should be utilized.
    Wasting energy on meaningless discussions.
    Malgastando la energía en discusiones sin sentido.

    Etymology

    It derives from the prefix 'mal-' which indicates bad quality and 'gastar'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to squander money
    To spend money imprudently or excessively.
    malgastar el dinero
    to waste resources
    Not using the available resources properly.
    malgastar los recursos
    not to waste time
    To use time efficiently.
    no malgastar el tiempo

    Related Words

    waste
    Action of spending more than necessary.
    derroche
    waste
    Ineffective use of resources.
    desperdicio
    excess
    Amount that exceeds what is reasonable.
    exceso

    Slang Meanings

    To spend without rhyme or reason.
    You're spending money like there’s no tomorrow.
    Estás gastando plata como si no hubiera un mañana.
    To let the wallet loose.
    He has been letting the wallet loose at the bar all night.
    Ha estado dándole a la billetera en el bar toda la noche.