Paggastos (en. Spending)

/pɐgˈɡɐn.tos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of using money or resources to purchase items.
Spending on necessities is important for living.
Ang paggastos sa mga kinakailangang bagay ay mahalaga sa pamumuhay.
A consideration of expenses over a specific period.
Monthly spending should be reviewed in the budget.
Dapat suriin ang paggastos sa buwan-buwan na badyet.
The total amount spent irrecoverably on a product or service.
Spending on education is an investment in the future.
Ang paggastos sa pag-aaral ay isang pamumuhunan sa kinabukasan.

Etymology

From the word 'gastos' meaning 'payment' or 'exchange' of money.

Common Phrases and Expressions

control spending
Having discipline in expenses.
kontrolin ang paggastos
fast spending
Lack of caution in purchases.
mabilis na paggastos

Related Words

budgets
Plans for managing expenses and income.
budgets
family spending
Expenses paid by family members.
paggasta ng pamilya

Slang Meanings

Spending or using money on various things.
Wow, I spent so much on shopping last weekend.
Grabe, ang dami kong paggastos sa shopping last weekend.
Spending money anywhere, often without thinking.
Don't spend too much on things that aren't worth it.
Huwag ka masyadong magpaggastos sa mga walang kwenta.
Funding hobbies or pastimes.
My spending on my hobbies is fine as long as I'm happy.
Ang paggastos ko sa mga hobbies ko ay okay lang basta masaya.