Spanish Conversation · Level 6
89 words
Spanish word
gasto
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgasto/
Meaning
- masculine nounexpense
Example
¿Cuánto fue el gasto en la cena de anoche?
How much was the expense for last night's dinner?
More examples
El gasto mensual en vivienda es alto.
The monthly expense on housing is high.
Core concept
Amount paid from a wallet or bank account.
Common phrases
gasto mensual
monthly expense
gasto fijo
fixed expense
gasto inesperado
unexpected expense
Similar words
costo: Amount of money required to produce a product or provide a service.
precio: Amount set by a seller as the sale price of an item or service.
importe: Amount shown on a bill or transaction that must be paid.
pago: Amount actually paid to settle a bill or complete a purchase.
Definition in Spanish
Suma de dinero empleada para pagar bienes, servicios o cubrir necesidades.
Word origin
From the verb gastar 'to spend', with gastar recorded via Old French gaster and ultimately from Latin vastare, so gasto names a sum paid out.
Usage tips
- Spanish commonly uses gasto with the preposition en to indicate what was paid for, as in gasto en la cena or gasto en transporte.