Word/Phrase: waste
Translation: desperdicio
Pronunciation: /dɛs.pɛrˈdi.sjo/
I hate to waste food - Odio desperdiciar comida.
We should not waste water - No deberíamos desperdiciar agua.
He tends to waste time - Tiende a desperdiciar tiempo.
Don't waste your energy on that - No desperdicies tu energía en eso.
It's a shame to waste such talent - Es una pena desperdiciar tanto talento.