No. 10,873 in Spanish
despilfarro
Waste or squander.
In a sentence
El despilfarro de recursos naturales es un problema global.
The waste of natural resources is a global problem.
Here, 'despilfarro' is used to describe the excessive and irresponsible consumption and wasting of natural resources.
Su vida está llena de despilfarro y lujo innecesario.
His life is full of extravagance and unnecessary luxury.
In this sentence, 'despilfarro' refers to the act of spending resources (like money) irresponsibly on superficial or luxurious items.
Para evitar el despilfarro, es importante planificar bien los proyectos.
To avoid waste, it is important to plan projects well.
Here, 'despilfarro' means inefficiency or wastefulness in the context of resource management or planning.
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