Translation of Waste not, want not. to Spanish

Syntax analysis

WasteProper noun

notAdverb

,Punctuation, comma

wantVerb, singular present

notAdverb

.Punctuation, sentence ender

waste sustantivo

1. Any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted.

The city's sanitation department collects household waste every Tuesday morning to dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner. El departamento de saneamiento municipal recopila residuos domésticos todos los martes por la mañana con el fin de disponerlos de manera amigable con el medio ambiente.

2. Useless or profitless activity.

The company's decision to invest in a new product line was deemed a waste, as it failed to generate any significant revenue. La decisión de la empresa de invertir en una nueva línea de productos se consideró un gasto en vano, ya que no generó ninguna rentabilidad significativa.

3. The trait of wasting resources.

The company's waste habits have been affecting the environment, and it's time for them to adopt more sustainable practices. Habitos de residuos de la empresa han estado afectando al medio ambiente y es hora de que adopten prácticas más sostenibles.

4. An uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation.

The government has designated the vast waste area in the desert as a protected national park, preserving its unique ecosystem. El gobierno ha designado el amplio área de residuos en el desierto como un parque nacional protegido, preservando su ecosistema único.

5. (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect.

The lawyer argued that the careless management of the property had resulted in significant waste, which would have to be factored into the sale price. El abogado argumentó que el manejo descuidado de la propiedad había dado lugar a una importante cantidad de residuos, lo que tendría que ser tenido en cuenta en el precio de venta.

not adverb

1. Negation of a word or group of words.

She didn't attend the meeting, not because she was busy but because she had forgotten about it. Ella no asistió a la reunión, no porque estuviera ocupada, sino porque se había olvidado de ella.

The new policy doesn't apply to existing customers, not to mention those who have already made a purchase. La nueva política no se aplica a los clientes existentes, ni mencionar a aquellos que ya han efectuado una compra.

The teacher asked the students to solve the math problem again, not correctly this time, but with a different approach. El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que resolvieran el problema de matemáticas de nuevo, no correctamente esta vez, sino con un enfoque diferente.

want verb

1. Feel or have a desire for.

After tasting the delicious cake, she wanted another slice. Después de probar el delicioso pastel, ella quería otro trozo.

2. Have need of.

The charity wants clothes, toys, and food donations to help those in need during the holiday season. La caridad desea donaciones de ropa, juguetes y alimentos para ayudar a aquellos que lo necesitan durante la temporada de fiestas.

3. Hunt or look for.

The hikers wanted to find the rare species of orchid that only bloomed in these remote mountains, so they spent hours searching through the dense forest. Los senderistas querían encontrar la especie rara de orquídea que solo florecía en estos montañas remotas, por lo que pasaron horas buscando a través del bosque denso.

4. Wish or demand the presence of.

The child wants her mother to read her a bedtime story every night before sleep. El niño quiere que su madre le lea una historia antes de dormir cada noche.

5. Be without, lack.

The team wants a quarterback with experience to lead them to victory, but they're stuck with an inexperienced rookie instead. El equipo desea un quarterback con experiencia que los lleve al triunfo, pero se ven obligados a trabajar con un novato inexperto en su lugar.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I want.
You	You want.
He/She/It	He/She/It wants.
We	We want.
You	You want.
They	They want.

Complete conjugation.

not adverb

1. Negation of a word or group of words.

She didn't attend the meeting, not because she was busy but because she had forgotten about it. Ella no asistió a la reunión, no porque estuviera ocupada, sino porque se había olvidado de ella.

The new policy doesn't apply to existing customers, not to mention those who have already made a purchase. La nueva política no se aplica a los clientes existentes, ni mencionar a aquellos que ya han efectuado una compra.

The teacher asked the students to solve the math problem again, not correctly this time, but with a different approach. El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que resolvieran el problema de matemáticas de nuevo, no correctamente esta vez, sino con un enfoque diferente.