What is the Spanish word for "prodigal"?

Learn how to say "prodigal" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

prodigal

Spanish

pródigo

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Alternative translations of "prodigal"

derrochador
extravagante
generoso
despilfarrador

Examples of how to use "prodigal" in Spanish

English
The prodigal son returned home.
Spanish
El hijo pródigo regresó a casa.
English
The prodigal son returned home last week.
Spanish
El hijo pródigo regresó a casa la semana pasada.
English
She regretted her prodigal lifestyle and changed.
Spanish
Ella se arrepintió de su estilo de vida pródigo y cambió.
English
His prodigal spending worried the whole family.
Spanish
Sus gastos pródigos preocuparon a toda la familia.
English
They warned him about prodigal choices during youth.
Spanish
Le advirtieron sobre decisiones pródigas durante su juventud.

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