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waste in Spanish

waste in Spanish is basura, acribaduras, ahechadura(s) — waste means material that is no longer wanted or useful; rubbish.

waste in Spanish

basura
noun
Excess of material, useless by-products, or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish.
acribaduras
noun
Excess of material, useless by-products, or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish.
ahechadura(s)
noun
Excess of material, useless by-products, or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish.
desecho(s)
noun
Excess of material, useless by-products, or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish.
desperdicio
noun
Excess of material, useless by-products, or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish.
echadura(s)
noun
Excess of material, useless by-products, or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish.
excremento
noun
Excrement or urine.
heces
noun
Excrement or urine.
andurrial
noun
A wasteland; an uninhabited desolate region; a wilderness or desert.
baldío
noun
A wasteland; an uninhabited desolate region; a wilderness or desert.
descampado
noun
A wasteland; an uninhabited desolate region; a wilderness or desert.
erial
noun
A wasteland; an uninhabited desolate region; a wilderness or desert.
páramo
noun
A wasteland; an uninhabited desolate region; a wilderness or desert.
terreno baldío
noun
A wasteland; an uninhabited desolate region; a wilderness or desert.
baldío
noun
descampado
noun
erial
noun
páramo
noun
terreno baldío
noun
yermo
noun
derroche
noun
The action or progress of wasting; extravagant consumption or ineffectual use.
desperdicio
noun
The action or progress of wasting; extravagant consumption or ineffectual use.
pérdida
noun
The action or progress of wasting; extravagant consumption or ineffectual use.
malgastar
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.
desperdiciar
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.
desaprovechar
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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What is "waste" in Spanish?

"waste" in Spanish is basura, acribaduras, ahechadura(s). 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 Spanish, "waste" is basura, acribaduras, ahechadura(s).

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

Yes — Spanish has 20 translations listed for "waste": basura, acribaduras, ahechadura(s), desecho(s), desperdicio, echadura(s).

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