Gastón (en. Gastón)

/ɡasˈton/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An individual who spends a lot of money or resources.
That spender is always buying unnecessary things.
Ese gastón siempre está comprando cosas innecesarias.
A person who lives off the money of others, without contributing anything.
Some consider him a spender since he doesn't have a job.
Algunos consideran que es un gastón, ya que no tiene un trabajo.
Someone who enjoys the good life at the expense of others.
He is known as a spender because of the lifestyle he leads.
Se le conoce como un gastón por el estilo de vida que lleva.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'gastar', which means to consume resources or money.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a spender
To act recklessly with money.
ser un gastón
not to be a spender
To be prudent with expenses.
no ser un gastón
party spender
A person who attends events just to enjoy without contributing.
gastón de la fiesta

Related Words

spend
To use money, resources, or time on something.
gastar
expense
The act of spending money.
gasto
spendthrift
A person who spends a lot.
gastador

Slang Meanings

A person who spends without thinking.
That guy is a spender; he spends more than he earns.
Ese tipo es un gastón, gasta más de lo que gana.
Someone who splurges money on parties.
He always invites everyone; he is the spender of the group.
Siempre invita a todos, es el gastón del grupo.