squander
gb/skwˈɑndɚ/ us/skwˈɑndɚ/
C1
Inglés
elpazarol, elszalaszt
VERBO
C1
1
elpazarol
B2
Patrón de uso:
squander [money/resources] (on [something])
He squandered his winnings on expensive cars and nights out.
A nyereményét drága autókra és bulizásra pazarolta el.
The company squandered millions on a project that never launched.
A cég milliókat pazarolt el egy olyan projektre, amely végül sosem indult el.
Don’t squander water during a drought.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She squandered her money on shoes.
A pénzét cipőkre pazarolta el.
We should not squander food.
Nem szabad ételt pazarolnunk.
Error frecuente:
Often confused with simply 'spend'—to squander implies waste and poor judgment.
Significado
waste money or resources
Colocaciones
squander money
|squander a fortune
|squander savings
|squander an inheritance
|squander public funds
|squander taxpayer money
|squander resources
|squander a budget
|squander profits
|squander cash
Sinónimos
waste (More general and less vivid than 'squander'.)
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fritter away (Emphasizes wasting little by little, often on small things.)
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blow (More informal; often about spending money quickly.)
Antónimos
save (Keep money or resources instead of wasting them.)
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conserve (Use resources carefully to avoid waste.)
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husband (Use resources sparingly and responsibly (more formal).)
Temas
money
|business
|daily_life
|resources
Definición
to waste money or resources by using them carelessly
To waste money, time, or other valuable resources through careless, foolish, or extravagant use, so that they are no longer available.
VERBO
C1
2
elpazarol
B2
elszalaszt
B2
Patrón de uso:
squander [opportunity/time/talent]
She squandered the chance to study abroad by missing the deadline.
Elszalasztotta a külföldi tanulás lehetőségét, mert lekéste a határidőt.
Don’t squander your talent—you’ve worked too hard to give up now.
Ne pazarold el a tehetségedet – túl sokat dolgoztál azért, hogy most feladd.
They squandered a two-goal lead in the final minutes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He squandered his opportunity.
Elszalasztotta a lehetőségét.
I don’t want to squander my time.
Nem akarom elpazarolni az időmet.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'squander' for any missed chance; it usually suggests carelessness or irresponsible behavior, not just bad luck.
Significado
waste a chance or potential
Colocaciones
squander an opportunity
|squander a chance
|squander time
|squander talent
|squander potential
|squander an advantage
|squander a lead
|squander years
|squander your youth
|squander a golden opportunity
Sinónimos
waste (More general; does not always imply irresponsibility.)
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throw away (More emotional; emphasizes losing something valuable unnecessarily.)
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miss (Often neutral; may lack the idea of careless misuse.)
Antónimos
seize (Act quickly to take advantage of an opportunity.)
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capitalize on (Use an opportunity effectively to gain a benefit.)
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make the most of (Use time or opportunities as well as possible.)
Temas
work
|education
|self_improvement
Definición
to waste a good chance or ability by not using it well
To fail to make good use of an opportunity, advantage, talent, or time, so that it is lost or has little value.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
squander
AFI
GB/skwˈɑndɚ/
US/skwˈɑndɚ/
Sílabas y acento
squander (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (squander)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: squander
- 3rd Person Singular: squanders
- Present Participle: squandering
- Past: squandered
Expresiones
squander (something) on (someone/something)
1/skwˈɑndɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈɔn sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
waste money on something
to waste money by buying things that are not worth it
Ejemplos
- They squandered thousands on a wedding they couldn’t afford.
- He squandered his savings on risky investments.
- She accused the government of squandering money on pointless projects.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He squandered money on games.
squander away
1/skwˈɑndɚ əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
waste completely over time
to waste something until it is gone
Ejemplos
- He squandered away his inheritance within a few years.
- She didn’t want to squander away her summer watching TV every day.
- The team squandered away its early lead.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He squandered away his money.
- Don’t squander away your time.