Spanish Conversation · Level 78
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Spanish word
expensas
Pronunciation
IPA/eksˈpensas/
Meaning
- feminine nounservice charges
Example
Las expensas del edificio subieron este mes.
The building's service charges went up this month.
More examples
Los propietarios dividieron las expensas entre todos.
The owners divided the service charges among everyone.
Core concept
Periodic communal building fees for maintenance and shared services.
Common phrases
las expensas mensuales
monthly service charges
pagar las expensas a tiempo
pay the service charges on time
Similar words
gastos comunes: Common expenses residents contribute to for running shared facilities.
cuota: Scheduled fee paid regularly for access to a service or membership.
fondo: Saved money held to pay for major repairs or emergency building needs.
mantenimiento: Expenditure required to maintain and operate building systems and facilities.
Definition in Spanish
Cuotas periódicas destinadas a pagar los gastos comunes de un inmueble, por ejemplo mantenimiento, seguros y consumo de áreas compartidas.
Word origin
From Latin expensa 'expense', Spanish uses the plural expensas to refer to recurring collective charges for a property's common costs.
Usage tips
- Often advertised as 'expensas incluidas', expensas can still exclude some utilities and there is a separate category called 'expensas extraordinarias' for one-off major repairs.
Other meanings
- maintenance costsnoun
- expensesnoun
Opposites
- ingresosincomenoun
- beneficiosprofitsnoun