Spanish Conversation · Level 72
60 words
Spanish word
gastar
Pronunciation
IPA/gasˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbspend
Example
¿Cuánto gastas en transporte cada mes?
How much do you spend on transportation each month?
More examples
Prefiero no gastar demasiado dinero en ropa este mes.
I prefer not to spend too much money on clothing this month.
Core concept
Coins and a clock losing pieces.
Common phrases
gastar dinero
spend money
gastar tiempo
spend time
gastar energía
use up energy
Similar words
pagar: Gives money to settle the price of a product or service.
malgastar: Squanders money or time on unnecessary or unproductive things.
emplear: Uses time, tools, or skills to carry out a specific task.
consumir: Consumes a resource or energy so its supply is reduced.
Definition in Spanish
Consumir o emplear recursos (dinero, tiempo, energía) en una actividad o cosa, reduciendo su cantidad disponible.
Word origin
Spanish gastar ultimately derives from a Germanic verb *wastjan through Old French, carrying the original idea of wasting or consuming resources.
Usage tips
- When an object wears out Spanish often uses the reflexive gastarse (las botas se gastaron), so gastar can mean either 'spend' or 'wear out' depending on context.