What does "desperdicio" mean in English?

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Spanish

desperdicio

English

waste

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Alternative translations of "desperdicio"

scrap
rubbish
garbage
trash

Examples of how to use "desperdicio" in Spanish

Spanish
Es un desperdicio de tiempo y dinero.
English
It's a waste of time and money.
Spanish
El desperdicio de comida afecta al planeta.
English
Food waste affects the planet.
Spanish
No quiero generar tanto desperdicio esta semana.
English
I don't want to generate so much waste this week.
Spanish
Reciclar reduce el desperdicio en la casa.
English
Recycling reduces waste at home.
Spanish
Medimos el desperdicio cada mes en la planta.
English
We measure waste every month at the plant.

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Es un desperdicio de tiempo y dinero.

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