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Translation of Italian word "la prodigalità" to English

la prodigalità

/la prodiɡaliˈta/

Meaning

Noun

Excessive or reckless extravagance; wasteful squandering of wealth or resources.

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🇬🇧 English

prodigality, extravagance, squandering

Example

La sfrenata prodigalità del giovane erede lo condusse rapidamente alla bancarotta finanziaria.

The young heir's reckless prodigality quickly led him to financial bankruptcy.

La corte nominò un tutore legale per proteggere il patrimonio di famiglia dalla prodigalità del conte.

The court appointed a legal guardian to protect the family estate from the count's squandering.

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What does the Italian word "la prodigalità" mean?

The Italian word "la prodigalità" means "prodigality, extravagance, squandering" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical example: "Tendenza a spendere senza misura né riguardo, dissipando celermente le proprie sostanze." (which translates as "The young heir's reckless prodigality quickly led him to financial bankruptcy.").

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