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    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.