Businesses Face Fines for Food Waste in Spain

Vocabulary & Expressions

be thrust into the spotlight: 주목을 받다   
…the issue’s been thrust further into the spotlight.

hefty fine: 과중한 벌금

…and with it the potential for hefty fines

doggy bag: (식당에서) 남은 음식을 싸 가는 봉지
leftovers: (식사 후) 남은 음식
…would have to be offered a doggy bag to take home any leftovers.

overripe: 지나치게 익은
…and even turning overripe fruit into jams…

sell-by date: 유통기한
…would be allowed to give away food that’s passed its sell-by date.

go uneaten: (음식이) 먹지 않고 버려지다
…nearly a third of global food production goes uneaten

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