What is the Spanish word for "wasteful"?

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

English

wasteful

Spanish

derrochador

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Alternative translations of "wasteful"

despilfarrador
inútil
excesivo

Examples of how to use "wasteful" in Spanish

English
Leaving the lights on is very wasteful.
Spanish
Dejar las luces encendidas es muy derrochador.
English
It was wasteful to leave lights on.
Spanish
Fue un derroche dejar las luces encendidas.
English
Her wasteful habits increased the monthly bills.
Spanish
Sus hábitos derrochadores aumentaron las facturas mensuales.
English
Turning off taps prevents wasteful water use.
Spanish
Apagar los grifos evita el uso innecesario de agua.
English
They called the purchase unnecessary and wasteful.
Spanish
Ellos calificaron la compra como innecesaria y derrochadora.

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