What does "gastar" mean in English?

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Spanish

gastar

English

spend

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Alternative translations of "gastar"

use up
wear out
waste
consume

Examples of how to use "gastar" in Spanish

Spanish
No gastes tanto dinero en ropa.
English
Don't spend so much money on clothes.
Spanish
Yo gasto poco dinero cada mes.
English
I spend little money each month.
Spanish
Ayer gastaste mucho en ropa.
English
Yesterday you spent a lot on clothes.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, gastábamos dulces.
English
When I was a child, we used to eat candies.
Spanish
Mañana gastaré más en la compra.
English
Tomorrow I will spend more on groceries.

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No gastes tanto dinero en ropa.

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