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esbanjar

[ɛʃbɐ̃ˈʒaɾ]
verb
to squander, to waste, to lavish
1. to spend money or resources wastefully or extravagantly
He squandered his inheritance on luxuries.
Ele esbanjou sua herança em luxúrias.
2. to display or show off excessively
She flaunted her wealth at the party.
Ela esbanjou sua riqueza na festa.
3. to dissipate or use up carelessly
Don't waste water during the drought.
Não esbanje água durante a seca.
NYC Slang
blow (money), drop (money), ball out
Synonyms
desperdiçardissipargastardelapidarmalgastarexibirostentar
Antonyms
economizarpouparguardarconservar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esbanjar
most common form throughout Brazil
São Paulo
esbanjar
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
esbanjar
standard usage
Portugal
esbanjar
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

esbanjar dinheiro como água
esbanjar em algo
esbanjar talento
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