What does "expensa" mean in English?

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expensa

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expense

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Examples of how to use "expensa" in Spanish

Spanish
Vivía a expensas de sus padres.
English
He lived at his parents' expense.
Spanish
La expensa del edificio se paga hoy.
English
The building's maintenance fee is paid today.
Spanish
Pagamos la expensa mensual con tarjeta.
English
We pay the monthly maintenance fee with a card.
Spanish
¿Cuánto cuesta la expensa por persona?
English
How much is the maintenance fee per person?
Spanish
Las expensas subieron mucho este mes.
English
The maintenance fees went up a lot this month.

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Vivía a expensas de sus padres.

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