Desperdiciado in english
Wasted
pronunciation: weɪstəd part of speech: adjective
pronunciation: weɪstəd part of speech: adjective
In gestures
desperdiciado = misspent.
Example: I had always liked Red Indians (or Native Americans as I believe they are called now) and in my misspent youth, I read a number of books about them.desperdiciar = waste ; squander ; go to + waste ; fritter away ; waste + Nombre + away ; misspend.
Example: The single greatest contribution to the development of Barbados has been education and it should not be wasted.Example: By doing this, resources will be squandered.Example: The article 'Information: the resource that goes to waste' argues that industry has consistently failed to use the information at its disposal in a coherent and integrated system.Example: Most of the money spent was frittered away on projects that did nothing to make America safer.Example: It makes me feel like I am doing something good with my life instead of being on the streets wasting it away.Example: The former leader of the party and other party members are suspected of misspending more than half a million euros.more:
» desperdiciar dinero = throw (a)round + money ; waste + money .
Example: I'm not a great fan of the money thrown around in football, but if you can't beat them you might as well join them. Example: Australia is wasting money by unnecessary repetition of research.» desperdiciar tiempo = squander + Posesivo + time .
Example: Working back from the most recent issues may reveal reviews, rebuttals, and revisions before time is squandered pursuing outdated or refuted materials.» desperdiciar una ocasión = kill + the chance .
Example: Infrastructures are necessary to lure investment into communities and their absence kills chances of industrial and economic development.» desperdiciar una oportunidad = toss away + an opportunity ; waste + an opportunity ; spurn + a chance ; squander + an opportunity ; muff + a chance .
Example: In passing this bill they are just tossing away the opportunity to play a dominant role in the potash markets of the world. Example: He's probably the shrewdest and most calculating race driver ever, never wasted an opportunity for a victory or a championship point. Example: Real Madrid spurned the chance to replace Barcelona at the top of the Spanish first division as they fired blanks in a frustrating 0-0 draw at Osasuna. Example: He has already squandered the opportunity he was given to turn the country around. Example: Weekes muffed the chance to put his team ahead in the 23rd minute of play, when he was awarded a penalty kick by the referee.» desperdiciar una victoria = squander + a victory .
Example: Thanks to his dodgings, half-truths and failure to comply with the law, he squandered a big victory as the city's first elected official of Haitian descent.» no desperdiciar el aliento = save + Posesivo + breath .
Example: Much as we respect him, we'd advise him to save his breath when it comes to preaching austerity.» no desperdiciar ni un minuto = make + every minute count .
Example: They say that a person with goals makes every minute count.» no desperdiciar ni un segundo = make + every second count .
Example: If Mimi could have a final wish to her family and friends it would be, 'think of me as a girl that wants to fly high, shine bright, and make every second count'.» no desperdiciar saliva = save + Posesivo + breath .
Example: Much as we respect him, we'd advise him to save his breath when it comes to preaching austerity.» sin desperdiciar un (solo) minuto = without a moment wasted ; without a wasted moment ; without a minute wasted ; without a wasted minute .
Example: The days will be packed full, without any filler and without a moment wasted. Example: This is a very fun movie that goes from one thing to another without a wasted moment. Example: By answering some key questions, you're directed to information pertinent to your business without a minute wasted. Example: If the meeting swept forward without a wasted minute, the President was interested and satisfied.