echar a perder

to spoil; to ruin

→ echar

phrase Uncommon #18,291

to spoil; to ruin Used for making something go bad or ruining it; with the reflexive form, something can go bad on its own. It can also mean to spoil a person, especially a child.

SP: El calor puede echar a perder la comida.

EN: The heat can spoil the food.