Gastos (en. Bills)

/ˈɡastos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Disbursement of money or resources.
The family's monthly expenses have increased this year.
Los gastos mensuales de la familia han aumentado este año.
Costs associated with a service or product.
Advertising expenses are necessary to attract new clients.
Los gastos de publicidad son necesarios para atraer nuevos clientes.
Fees or payments that must be made for a service.
The maintenance expenses of the house are quite high.
Los gastos de mantenimiento de la casa son bastante altos.

Etymology

The term 'gastos' comes from the Latin 'gasta', which refers to the act of spending.

Common Phrases and Expressions

travel expenses
Costs related to travel and accommodation during a trip.
gastos de viaje
unexpected expenses
Outlays that were not planned and occur unexpectedly.
gastos imprevistos
reduce expenses
Implement measures to reduce costs in a budget.
reducir gastos

Related Words

savings
Amount of money saved and not spent.
ahorro
investment
Money used to purchase goods or services with the hope of a return.
inversión
budget
Estimation of income and expenses for a specific period.
presupuesto

Slang Meanings

Superfluous expenses
Everything spent on unnecessary luxuries.
Aquello que se gasta en lujos innecesarios.
Small expenses
Small daily expenses that, when added up, represent a large amount of money.
Pequeños gastos diarios que al sumarse representan una gran cantidad de dinero.