en balde

en balde(
ehn
 
bahl
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deh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. in vain
Toda la preparación fue en balde. El festival fue suspendido por lluvia.All the preparation was in vain. The festival was canceled due to rain.
b. for nothing
La entrada al parque nacional está cerrada. Vinimos hasta aquí en balde.The entrance to the national park is closed. We came all the way here for nothing.
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