Gastado (en. Worn)

/ɡasˈtaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that has been in use and has lost its value or appearance.
The clothes I'm wearing are very worn out.
La ropa que llevo está muy gastada.
Indicates that a person is tired or exhausted.
After that hike, I am completely worn out.
Después de esa caminata, estoy completamente gastado.
Used to describe something that has been overused.
The car is so worn out that it can no longer function.
El coche está tan gastado que ya no puede funcionar.

Etymology

From the verb 'to spend', from Latin 'vastare', which means to exhaust or consume.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be worn out
to be tired or exhausted.
estar gastado
to wear out the sole
to walk a lot or cover long distances.
gastar la suela
it's a worn-out place
a place that has lost its charm or appeal.
es un lugar gastado

Related Words

to spend
Consuming resources or wear.
gastar
expense
The action of spending or using resources.
gasto
wear
Loss or damage caused by use.
desgaste

Slang Meanings

To be very tired or exhausted.
After working all week, I am totally worn out.
Después de trabajar toda la semana, estoy totalmente gastado.
To refer to something that no longer holds value due to use.
That phone model is so worn out that nobody wants it.
Ese modelo de teléfono está tan gastado que nadie lo quiere.