What is the Spanish word for "squander"?

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

English

squander

Spanish

malgastar

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Examples of how to use "squander" in Spanish

English
Don't squander your unique opportunity!
Spanish
¡No desperdicies tu oportunidad única!
English
I squander money on small things.
Spanish
Gasto dinero en cosas pequeñas.
English
They squandered their chance yesterday.
Spanish
Ellos desperdiciaron su oportunidad ayer.
English
She is squandering her free time now.
Spanish
Ella está malgastando su tiempo libre ahora.
English
He has squandered his inheritance already.
Spanish
Él ya ha malgastado su herencia.

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