esbanjamento
[ɛʃ.bɐ̃.ʒɐ.ˈmẽ.tu]
nounmasculinepl: esbanjamentos
squandering, wasteful spending, extravagance
1. the act of wasting money or resources excessively and carelessly
The esbanjamento of public funds by the government was widely criticized.
O esbanjamento de recursos públicos pelo governo foi amplamente criticado.
2. extravagant or lavish spending, often beyond one's means
His esbanjamento with luxury items led to financial ruin.
Seu esbanjamento com itens de luxo o levou à ruína financeira.
3. the act of dissipating or squandering something of value
The esbanjamento of natural resources threatens future generations.
O esbanjamento de recursos naturais ameaça gerações futuras.
This word is frequently used in Brazilian Portuguese discourse, particularly in political and economic contexts when discussing government spending and fiscal irresponsibility. It carries a strong negative connotation and is commonly found in news media and public debate about budget allocation and corruption.
NYC Slang
throwing money down the drain, wasteful spending, going on a spending spree
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