Magpakagasta (en. To spend)
/maɡ.pa.ka.ɡas.tə/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To spend money or resources on something.
You need to spend enough for your needs.
Kailangan mong magpakagasta ng sapat para sa iyong mga pangangailangan.
To allocate funds for a project or purpose.
The government will spend a large amount for road repairs.
Ang gobyerno ay magpakagasta ng malaking halaga para sa pagpapaayos ng mga daan.
To waste or squander resources on unimportant things.
Don't spend on things you don't need.
Huwag kang magpakagasta sa mga bagay na hindi mo kailangan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
spend on important things
to spend on things of value or utility
magpakagasta sa mga mahalagang bagay
do not spend beyond your means
to avoid excessive spending that one cannot afford
huwag magpakagasta ng higit sa kaya
Related Words
expense
Refers to money or resources spent on something.
gastos
spending
The process of spending or using money or resources.
paggastos
Slang Meanings
Be happy or enjoy life, often involving spending.
No worries, let's just go spend and party!
Walang kaabala-abala, magpakagasta na lang tayo at magparty!
To splurge on something that's not really essential.
He's looking for a new gadget, but he doesn't want to splurge on useless stuff.
Naghahanap siya ng bagong gadget, pero ayaw na niyang magpakagasta sa mga walang kwentang bagay.