Magastos (en. Expensive)

ma-gas-tos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means having a high cost or price of something.
The new model of the cellphone is expensive.
Ang bagong modelo ng cellphone ay magastos.
Describes things that require a large amount of money to purchase or obtain.
There are many expensive things at the wedding.
Maraming magastos na bagay sa kasal.
Refers to situations that may result in significant expenses.
Traveling to another country is usually expensive.
Ang paglalakbay sa ibang bansa ay karaniwang magastos.

Etymology

from the word 'gastos' which means 'expenditure'

Common Phrases and Expressions

life is expensive
It means that daily expenses are high.
magastos ang buhay
expensive guest
A guest that causes significant expenses.
magastos na bisita

Related Words

expenses
Refers to all types of payments or costs required for a particular item or service.
gastos
cheap
Refers to the low cost or price of a product or service.
mura

Slang Meanings

expensive in terms of goods or expenses
Life here in the city is so expensive, that's why I'm saving up.
Sobrang magastos ang buhay dito sa lungsod, kaya nag-iipon na lang ako.
spending lavishly
If you want a fancy party, that's gonna be quite expensive, dude.
Kung gusto mo ng magarang party, medyo magastos yan, pre.
fond of expensive things
Mia is always expensive; she loves branded bags.
Laging magastos si Mia, mahilig kasi siya sa branded na bag.