What is the Spanish word for "spendthrift"?

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

English

spendthrift

Spanish

derrochador

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Alternative translations of "spendthrift"

gastador
malgastador

Examples of how to use "spendthrift" in Spanish

English
A spendthrift quickly wastes their money.
Spanish
Un derrochador gasta rápidamente su dinero.
English
My brother is a spendthrift who hates saving.
Spanish
Mi hermano es un derrochador que odia ahorrar.
English
The spendthrift bought expensive clothes every week.
Spanish
El derrochador compraba ropa cara cada semana.
English
His neighbor proved to be a spendthrift.
Spanish
Su vecino resultó ser un derrochador.
English
Parents advised the spendthrift to budget.
Spanish
Los padres aconsejaron al derrochador que hiciera un presupuesto.

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