What is the Spanish word for "waste"?

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

English

waste

Spanish

pérdida

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Alternative translations of "waste"

desperdicio
residuo
malgastar
desperdiciar

Examples of how to use "waste" in Spanish

English
What a complete waste of time that was!
Spanish
¡Qué pérdida de tiempo tan completa!
English
This factory reduces plastic waste.
Spanish
Esta fábrica reduce los residuos plásticos.
English
Please throw the waste in bins.
Spanish
Por favor, arroja la basura en los contenedores.
English
Food waste attracts pests at night.
Spanish
Los residuos de comida atraen plagas por la noche.
English
City workers collect household waste weekly.
Spanish
Los trabajadores de la ciudad recogen la basura doméstica semanalmente.

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