What does "despilfarro" mean in English?

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Spanish

despilfarro

English

waste

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Alternative translations of "despilfarro"

squandering
extravagance
profligacy
dissipation

Examples of how to use "despilfarro" in Spanish

Spanish
La fiesta fue un despilfarro.
English
The party was a waste.
Spanish
El despilfarro de agua preocupa a todos.
English
Water wastage worries everyone.
Spanish
Evitemos el despilfarro en la empresa.
English
Let's avoid wastefulness in the company.
Spanish
Su despilfarro económico causó problemas familiares.
English
His financial extravagance caused family problems.
Spanish
Hay despilfarros en el presupuesto municipal.
English
There are overspends in the municipal budget.

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La fiesta fue un despilfarro.

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