English–Spanish
“waste” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/deroˈtʃaɾ/
Example
No debemos derrochar el dinero en cosas innecesarias.
We must not waste money on unnecessary things.
How to say “waste” in Spanish
“Waste” in Spanish is derrochar.
Hourglass quickly emptying.
Example sentences with derrochar
En vacaciones muchos turistas suelen derrochar dinero en recuerdos innecesarios.
On vacation many tourists tend to waste money on unnecessary souvenirs.
Tips for using derrochar
- Used for money, time, talent, or energy to signal extravagant or excessive use rather than mere disposal, and when applied to feelings it can mean 'to lavish' as in derrochar cariño.
Other Spanish words for “waste”
Es un desperdicio esperar tanto tiempo.
It's a waste to wait that long.
No quiero desperdiciar mi tiempo.
I don't want to waste my time.
No debes despilfarrar tu dinero.
You must not waste your money.
No debes desaprovechar esta oportunidad.
You must not waste this opportunity.