Magpakagugol (en. To spend lavishly)

/maɡ.pa.ka.ɡu.ɡol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb indicating an action involving excessive spending.
My friend will spend lavishly on his new house.
Ang aking kaibigan ay magpakagugol sa kanyang bagong bahay.
The act of doing something with excessive money.
I wonder why he is spending lavishly on clothes.
Nagtataka ako kung bakit siya ay magpakagugol sa mga damit.
The common practice of spending more than necessary.
We should think before spending lavishly on things we don’t need.
Dapat tayong magisip bago magpakagugol sa mga bagay na hindi natin kailangan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spending lavishly on entertainment
Spending excessively on things that may provide enjoyment.
magpakagugol sa libangan
do not spend lavishly
Practice proper wealth management to avoid getting used to excessive spending.
huwag magpakagugol ng pera

Related Words

expenditure
The act of spending money or time for a specific purpose.
paggugol
expenses
The total amount of money spent or incurred.
gastos

Slang Meanings

To be affectionate or dedicated to something, especially in love.
He really goes all out for his crush, always buying up the concert tickets for her.
Sobrang magpakagugol siya sa kanyang crush, lagi niyang pinapakyaw ang mga tickets sa concert nito.
To be diligent in effort or work.
You need to go all out in your studies if you want to pass the exam.
Kailangan magpakagugol ka sa pag-aaral mo kung gusto mong pumasa sa exam.