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to waste
01
desperdiçar, esbanjar
to use something without care or more than needed
Transitive: to waste a resource
Exemplos
She tends to waste water by leaving the faucet running while brushing her teeth.
Ela tende a desperdiçar água deixando a torneira aberta enquanto escova os dentes.
It 's unfortunate that some people waste electricity by leaving lights on when they're not needed.
É lamentável que algumas pessoas desperdicem eletricidade deixando as luzes acesas quando não são necessárias.
02
desperdiçar, esbanjar
to use financial or material resources recklessly, extravagantly, or in a manner that lacks prudent management
Transitive: to waste money on sth
Exemplos
He tends to waste his income on luxury items rather than saving for the future.
Ele tende a desperdiçar sua renda em itens de luxo em vez de economizar para o futuro.
Some individuals waste their inheritance on frivolous expenses, leaving little for long-term financial security.
Alguns indivíduos desperdiçam sua herança em despesas frívolas, deixando pouco para a segurança financeira a longo prazo.
03
eliminar, liquidar
to eliminate or kill someone
Transitive: to waste sb
Exemplos
The gang decided to waste the informant who was cooperating with the police.
A gangue decidiu eliminar o informante que estava cooperando com a polícia.
In the criminal underworld, it 's not uncommon for rival groups to order a hitman to waste their competition.
No submundo do crime, não é incomum que grupos rivais ordenem a um assassino de aluguel eliminar sua concorrência.
04
desperdiçar, jogar fora
to dispose of or eliminate something
Transitive: to waste unwanted items
Exemplos
They decided to waste old furniture by putting it out on the curb for pickup.
Eles decidiram descartar os móveis velhos colocando-os no meio-fio para coleta.
The company had to waste excess inventory to make room for new products.
A empresa teve que desperdiçar o excesso de estoque para dar espaço a novos produtos.
05
definhar, enfraquecer
to gradually lose physical strength, usually due to illness, malnutrition, or other adverse conditions
Intransitive
Exemplos
The lack of proper nutrition caused the patient to waste.
A falta de nutrição adequada fez com que o paciente definhasse.
After weeks of being bedridden, the athlete could feel himself wasting.
Após semanas de cama, o atleta podia sentir-se definhar.
06
arrasar, destruir
to cause extensive destruction; to lay waste to an area, structure, or resource
Transitive: to waste a structure or area
Exemplos
The hurricane swept through the coastal town, wasting everything in its path.
O furacão varreu a cidade costeira, destruindo tudo em seu caminho.
The invading army aimed to waste the enemy's infrastructure, leaving nothing intact.
O exército invasor visava destruir a infraestrutura do inimigo, não deixando nada intacto.
07
desperdiçar, consumir
to cause something to shrink or become weaker gradually
Transitive: to waste sb
Exemplos
The long illness gradually wasted him, leaving him too weak to get out of bed.
A longa doença gradualmente o debilitou, deixando-o muito fraco para sair da cama.
Over the months, the harsh conditions of the prison camp wasted the prisoners.
Ao longo dos meses, as condições duras do campo de prisioneiros desgastaram os prisioneiros.
Waste
01
resíduos, lixo
materials that have no use and are unwanted
Exemplos
Recycling helps to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by reusing materials such as paper, glass, and plastic.
Hazardous waste, such as chemicals and electronic waste, requires special handling and disposal methods to prevent harm to human health and the environment.
02
deserto, ermo
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
03
desperdício, resíduo
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
04
desperdício, esbanjamento
the act of putting something such a resource to wrong or careless use
Exemplos
It 's a waste of talent not pursuing a career in music with her incredible voice.
É um desperdício de talento não seguir uma carreira na música com sua voz incrível.
Let 's ditch the paper and embrace the digital age! Printing out all those documents is such a waste.
Vamos abandonar o papel e abraçar a era digital! Imprimir todos esses documentos é um desperdício.
05
deterioração, desperdício
(law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
waste
01
desolado, árido
situated in a barren, desolate, or remote area, often characterized by its isolation and lack of resources
Exemplos
The explorers set up camp in the waste lands, far from any sign of civilization.
Os exploradores montaram acampamento nas terras desoladas, longe de qualquer sinal de civilização.
The old castle stood alone in the waste countryside, surrounded by barren fields.
O velho castelo ficava sozinho no campo desolado, cercado por campos estéreis.
02
desperdício, resíduo
discarded or no longer needed after a process is completed
Exemplos
The factory produced waste materials that could not be recycled.
A fábrica produziu resíduos que não podiam ser reciclados.
After the meal, the restaurant collected all the waste food for disposal.
Após a refeição, o restaurante recolheu todos os resíduos alimentares para descarte.
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