This is the 9922nd most frequent Portuguese word.
desperdício
Waste; unnecessary or excessive use of resources.
In this sentence, 'desperdício' is used to refer to waste or the misuse of resources, particularly water, in an environmental context.
Evitar o desperdício de água é essencial para preservar o meio ambiente.
Avoiding water waste is essential to preserving the environment.
Here, 'desperdício' refers to waste in terms of excess or unused food that is discarded.
Comprar mais comida do que se consegue consumir pode levar a desperdício.
Buying more food than one can consume can lead to waste.
In this example, 'desperdício' signifies the waste or ineffective use of time, emphasizing its value in productive activities.