squander money

[ˈskwɑndər ˈmʌni]

verb phrase

desperdiçar dinheiro

1. to spend money wastefully or extravagantly without getting good value in return

He squandered money on expensive cars he didn't need.

Ele desperdiçou dinheiro em carros caros que não precisava.

2. to use up resources carelessly or inefficiently

Don't squander money on things that won't last.

Não desperdice dinheiro em coisas que não vão durar.

NYC Slang

blow money / piss money away

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desperdiçar dinheiro

most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

jogar dinheiro fora

colloquial alternative, literally 'throw money away'

São Paulo

desperdiçar/gastar à toa

common in business contexts

Portugal

dissipar dinheiro / gastar de forma irresponsável

more formal Portuguese usage

throw money down the drain

burn a hole in your pocket

money to burn

spend like there's no tomorrow

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