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waste in Italian

waste in Italian is incolto, deserto, arido — waste means material that is no longer wanted or useful; rubbish.

waste in Italian

incolto
adj
Barren; desert; empty.
deserto
adj
Barren; desert; empty.
arido
adj
Barren; desert; empty.
residuo
adj
Rejected as being defective; eliminated as being worthless; produced in excess.
rifiuto
adj
Rejected as being defective; eliminated as being worthless; produced in excess.
scarto
adj
Rejected as being defective; eliminated as being worthless; produced in excess.
inutile
adj
Superfluous; needless.
necessario
adj
Superfluous; needless.
superfluo
adj
Superfluous; needless.
immondizia
noun
Excess of material, useless by-products, or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish.
scarto
noun
Excess of material, useless by-products, or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish.
rifiuto
noun
Excess of material, useless by-products, or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish.
escremento
noun
Excrement or urine.
landa
noun
A wasteland; an uninhabited desolate region; a wilderness or desert.
spreco
noun
The action or progress of wasting; extravagant consumption or ineffectual use.
dispendio
noun
The action or progress of wasting; extravagant consumption or ineffectual use.
scialacquio
noun
The action or progress of wasting; extravagant consumption or ineffectual use.
scialo
noun
The action or progress of wasting; extravagant consumption or ineffectual use.
sciupio
noun
The action or progress of wasting; extravagant consumption or ineffectual use.
decadenza
noun
Gradual loss or decay.
sprecare
verb
(transitive) To wear away by degrees; to impair gradually; to deteriorate; to diminish by constant loss; to use up; to consume; to spend; to wear out.
sperperare
verb
(transitive) To wear away by degrees; to impair gradually; to deteriorate; to diminish by constant loss; to use up; to consume; to spend; to wear out.
devastare
verb
(transitive) To wear away by degrees; to impair gradually; to deteriorate; to diminish by constant loss; to use up; to consume; to spend; to wear out.
ammazzare
verb
(transitive) To wear away by degrees; to impair gradually; to deteriorate; to diminish by constant loss; to use up; to consume; to spend; to wear out.
debilitare
verb
(transitive) To wear away by degrees; to impair gradually; to deteriorate; to diminish by constant loss; to use up; to consume; to spend; to wear out.
deperire
verb
(transitive) To wear away by degrees; to impair gradually; to deteriorate; to diminish by constant loss; to use up; to consume; to spend; to wear out.

What does "waste" mean?

  1. noun Material that is no longer wanted or useful; rubbish.
    "The factory has to dispose of its waste safely."
  2. noun The act of using something carelessly or without getting proper value from it.
    "Leaving the lights on all day is such a waste of electricity."
  3. verb To use something carelessly or fail to make good use of it.
    "Don't waste your money on things you don't need."
  4. adjective Not used, cultivated, or wanted; discarded or barren.
    "The waste ground behind the factory was fenced off."
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waste in a sentence

  • The factory has to dispose of its waste safely.
  • Recycling helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.
  • Leaving the lights on all day is such a waste of electricity.
  • Don't waste your money on things you don't need.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "waste" in Italian?

"waste" in Italian is incolto, deserto, arido. waste means: Material that is no longer wanted or useful; rubbish.

How do you use "waste" in a sentence?

Example: "The factory has to dispose of its waste safely." In Italian, "waste" is incolto, deserto, arido.

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

Yes — Italian has 24 translations listed for "waste": incolto, deserto, arido, residuo, rifiuto, scarto.

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