derroche

el derroche(
deh
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rroh
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cheh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. waste
Imprimir correos electrónicos innecesarios es un derroche de papel.Printing unnecessary emails is a waste of paper.
b. squandering
El fracaso del proyecto resultó en el derroche de millones de dólares de dinero público.The failed project resulted in the squandering of millions of dollars of public money.
a. profusion
Hubo un marcado contraste entre el gran derroche de medios que cubrieron la cumbre y el tema de la reunión: la pobreza mundial.There was a stark contrast between the vast profusion of media resources covering the summit and the theme of the meeting: world poverty.
b. fine display
El equipo ofreció un derroche de energía y talento en el partido.The team gave a fine display of talent and energy during the game.
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