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    Prodigalidad (en. Prodigality)

    /pɾo.di.ɣa.liˈðað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The act of spending excessively or recklessly.
    His prodigality led him to financial ruin.
    Su prodigalidad le llevó a la ruina financiera.
    The state of living luxuriously and without concern for expenses.
    The king's prodigality surprised his subjects.
    La prodigalidad del rey sorprendía a sus súbditos.
    Behavior that implies waste or squandering.
    The prodigality at his parties amazed everyone.
    La prodigalidad en sus fiestas asombraba a todos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'prodigalitas', which means excessive generosity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live in prodigality
    Living ostentatiously and spending excessively.
    vivir en prodigalidad
    prodigality of resources
    Excessive or careless use of available resources.
    prodigalidad de recursos
    prodigality of money
    Excessive spending of money without considering the consequences.
    prodigalidad del dinero

    Related Words

    to squander
    Spending without moderation.
    derrochar
    to waste
    Wasting resources or money.
    despilfarrar
    luxurious
    Involves a high level of detail, quality, or cost.
    lujoso

    Slang Meanings

    Excessive spending on parties or events.
    That party was total prodigality; no expense was spared.
    Esa fiesta fue una total prodigalidad, no se escatimó en gastos.
    Great wastefulness in lifestyle.
    He lives in prodigality, always buying the latest of everything.
    Vive en prodigalidad, siempre comprando lo último de todo.