See also: sprecò

Italian

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsprɛ.ko/
  • Rhymes: -ɛko
  • Hyphenation: sprè‧co

Etymology 1

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From sprecare.

Noun

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spreco m (plural sprechi)

  1. waste
    Synonyms: dispendio, scialo, sciupìo, sperpero
    Che spreco!What a waste!
    a spreco (informal)in abundance

Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

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spreco

  1. first-person singular present indicative of sprecare

Further reading

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  • spreco in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana

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