Gaste (en. Spend)

/ˈɡaste/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To spend a certain amount of money.
I spent a lot of money on my last purchase.
Gasté mucho dinero en mi última compra.
To consume resources or time unnecessarily.
Don't spend so much energy on things that don't matter.
No gastes tanta energía en cosas que no importan.
To waste something valuable.
Spending your opportunities can have consequences.
Gastar tus oportunidades puede traer consecuencias.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'vastare,' which means to strip or ruin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spend as much as you want
without taking into account the cost or the resources used.
gaste lo que gaste
waste in vain
using something without obtaining benefit or result.
gaste en vano
don't spend anymore
a warning not to continue spending resources.
no gaste más

Related Words

expense
the action of spending, especially money.
gasto
to spend
to use or consume money or resources.
gastar
to waste
to spend indiscriminately or recklessly.
malgastar

Slang Meanings

Waste or extravagance of money at a party.
The waste at the party was excessive; no one expected so much food.
El gaste en la fiesta fue excesivo, nadie esperaba tanta comida.
To spend without thinking about the economic consequences.
Don't be like that; spending just for a whim is not a good idea.
No seas así, el gaste por solo un capricho no es buena idea.