This is the 10873rd most frequent Spanish word.
despilfarro
Waste or squander.
Here, 'despilfarro' is used to describe the excessive and irresponsible consumption and wasting of natural resources.
El despilfarro de recursos naturales es un problema global.
The waste of natural resources is a global problem.
In this sentence, 'despilfarro' refers to the act of spending resources (like money) irresponsibly on superficial or luxurious items.
Su vida está llena de despilfarro y lujo innecesario.
His life is full of extravagance and unnecessary luxury.
Here, 'despilfarro' means inefficiency or wastefulness in the context of resource management or planning.