Translation of Italian word "lo spreco" to English
lo spreco
/lo ˈsprɛko/
Meaning
NounAn unnecessary or careless expenditure of money, materials, or energy.
How to use
The Italian noun 'spreco' (masculine) denotes 'waste, squandering' (An unnecessary or careless expenditure of money, materials, or energy). It typically takes the definite article 'lo'. False friends alert: 'lo spreco' may resemble words in English or other languages but carries a different meaning — always verify in context.
🇬🇧 English
waste, squandering
Example
La lotta contro lo spreco alimentare è un dovere etico ed ecologico.
The fight against food waste is an ethical and ecological duty.
Lasciare le luci accese per tutta la notte è un inutile spreco di energia.
Leaving lights on all night is a useless waste of energy.
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- La lotta contro lo spreco alimentare è un dovere etico ed ecologico.— The fight against food waste is an ethical and ecological duty.
- Lasciare le luci accese per tutta la notte è un inutile spreco di energia.— Leaving lights on all night is a useless waste of energy.
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What does the Italian word "lo spreco" mean?▼
The Italian word "lo spreco" means "waste, squandering" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La lotta contro lo spreco alimentare è un dovere etico ed ecologico." (which translates as "The fight against food waste is an ethical and ecological duty.").
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