Gasto (en. Spent)

/ˈɡasto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Disbursement of money made to satisfy a need or desire.

Spending on education is essential for the country's development.

El gasto en educación es fundamental para el desarrollo del país.

The cost involved in using a product or service.

His monthly spending on food has increased this year.

Su gasto mensual en comida ha aumentado este año.

The amount of money spent in a given period.

We conducted an analysis of the company's expenses in the last quarter.

Hicimos un análisis del gasto de la empresa el último trimestre.

From the Latin 'gastus', which means 'where it is spent'.

Public expenditure

Expenses incurred by the government for the benefit of society.

gasto público

Household expenditure

Total expenses a family has in a given period.

gasto familiar

Monthly expenditure

Expenses generated each month.

gasto mensual

To spend

To use money or resources to obtain a good or service.

gastar

Fixed expenditure

Expense that remains constant over time, such as rent.

gasto fijo

Variable expenditure

Expense that can change from month to month, such as food expenses.

gasto variable

To spend money excessively or without control.

He has been on a 'spending spree' all weekend at parties.

Ha estado de 'gasto' todo el fin de semana en fiestas.

Excessive and unplanned use of money.

That way of living is a total 'waste'.

Esa manera de vivir es un 'gasto' total.