How to Say "wastage" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “wastage” is “perdida” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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NounB1
loss of material
Examples
La compañía reportó una gran pérdida este trimestre.
The company reported a great loss this quarter.
Una sola pérdida de tiempo puede arruinar el proyecto.
A single loss (waste) of time can ruin the project.
La pérdida de vidas fue lamentable en aquel desastre.
The loss of life was regrettable in that disaster.
Using the Article
When used as a noun, 'pérdida' (with an accent) often uses the definite article 'la' (la pérdida) and usually refers to an abstract concept of loss or a measurable amount lost.
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