Desapio (en. Dissipation)

/dɛsɑˈpɪo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process that has a negative effect resulting in the waste of resources or opportunities.
The dissipation of time causes delays in his projects.
Ang desapio ng oras ay nagdudulot ng pagkaantala sa kanyang mga proyekto.
The situation of having things missing or no longer found.
The dissipation of important documents caused problems in the company.
Ang desapio ng mga mahahalagang dokumento ay nagdulot ng problema sa kumpanya.

Etymology

Spanish origin

Common Phrases and Expressions

dissipation of opportunity
exploiting opportunities that are not understood or comprehended.
desapio ng pagkakataon

Related Words

departure
The act or process of leaving or disappearing.
paglisan

Slang Meanings

Missing or hard to find.
It's like he's disappeared; he hasn't replied to my text.
Parang desapio siya, hindi na siya nagreply sa text ko.
Suddenly disappeared or left without a word.
He just vanished after the party, no trace at all.
Desapio lang siya after ng party, wala nang tracing.
Out of the scene or not showing up anymore.
It's funny, my teammate has become like a ghost, not showing up for practice.
Nakakatawa naman, parang desapio na yung ka-team ko, hindi nagpapakita sa practice.