Also means
to squander
Usage Note
Desaprovechar means to fail to make good use of something: an opportunity, a talent, or a resource. It is the antonym of aprovechar ('to make the most of'). A regular -ar verb, it is frequently used in sports reporting: desaprovechó una ocasión clara ('he wasted a clear chance'). Desperdiciar is a near synonym, but desaprovechar has a stronger sense of missed potential rather than careless loss.
Examples
"No puedes desaprovechar esta oportunidad única."
Natural Translation
You cannot waste this unique opportunity.
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