Examples of using "портить" in a sentence and their english translations:
and not to spoil their environment
Let's not ruin it.
I didn't want to waste it.
I don't want to ruin Tom's holiday.
Don't teach fish to swim.
Don't teach your grandmother to suck eggs.
I didn't want to waste it.
I don't want to spoil the surprise.
"Why did you say hello to that shrew?" "I don't want to ruin my karma."
They are building an apartment building next door, which will ruin our view.
You should enjoy your life without making others' lives unpleasant.
I don't want to sour his relationship with the company by fining him for misconduct just before he's due to leave.
- I would've told you earlier, but I didn't want to ruin dinner.
- I would have told you earlier, but I didn't want to ruin dinner.