Translation of Spanish word "gastar" to English
gastar
/ɡasˈtar/
Meaning
Verbto spend (money, time, etc.)
How to use
Gastar ('to spend / waste / wear out') is a regular -ar verb. Gastar bromas — To play jokes / play pranks.
🇬🇧 English
to spend
Example
No tengo dinero para gastar en vacaciones.
I don't have money to spend on vacation.
¿Qué voy a gastar en esta tienda?
What am I going to spend in this store?
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Common phrases
- gastar dinero— to spend money
- gastar bromas— to play jokes / pranks
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Frequency rank: #1181 in Spanish
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What does the Spanish word "gastar" mean?▼
The Spanish word "gastar" means "to spend" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "No tengo dinero para gastar en vacaciones." (which translates as "I don't have money to spend on vacation.").
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