English–Spanish
“spendthrift” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/despilfaraˈðoɾ/
Example
Lo consideran un despilfarrador.
They consider him a spendthrift.
How to say “spendthrift” in Spanish
“Spendthrift” in Spanish is despilfarrador.
Person pouring banknotes into a bonfire.
Example sentences with despilfarrador
No guarda nada para el futuro porque es un despilfarrador.
He doesn't save anything for the future because he is a spendthrift.
Tips for using despilfarrador
- A harsh, judgmental label in Spanish, so using despilfarrador about someone can sound offensive and softer phrases like gasta mucho or derrocha are often used instead.