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prodigal in Italian

prodigal in Italian is prodigo, generoso — prodigal means spending money or resources wastefully and extravagantly.

prodigal in Italian

prodigo
adj
Wastefully extravagant.
generoso
adj
Wastefully extravagant.

What does "prodigal" mean?

  1. adjective Spending money or resources wastefully and extravagantly.
    "His prodigal spending left him broke within a year."
  2. adjective Having left and later returned, especially after behaving recklessly; used in the phrase "prodigal son."
    "She returned home like the prodigal daughter after years away."
  3. noun A person who spends money recklessly; a spendthrift.
    "He was the family prodigal, always broke by the end of the month."

prodigal in a sentence

  • His prodigal spending left him broke within a year.
  • She returned home like the prodigal daughter after years away.
  • He was the family prodigal, always broke by the end of the month.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "prodigal" in Italian?

"prodigal" in Italian is prodigo, generoso. prodigal means: Spending money or resources wastefully and extravagantly.

How do you use "prodigal" in a sentence?

Example: "His prodigal spending left him broke within a year." In Italian, "prodigal" is prodigo, generoso.

Are there other ways to say "prodigal" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "prodigal": prodigo, generoso.

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