gastar

Senses

1. 1.

   to spend (money)

   to use money to buy something or pay for something

2. 2.

   to spend, to use up (time, energy)

   to consume or expend time, energy, or resources

3. 3.

   to wear out

   to make something deteriorate through use

Examples

• "Eu gastei todo o meu salário em roupas novas."

  I spent my entire salary on new clothes.

• "Não quero gastar tempo discutindo isso."

  I don't want to spend time arguing about this.

• "O sapato gastou rápido porque eu caminhava muito."

  The shoe wore out quickly because I walked a lot.

Usage

Common verb in everyday conversation. Often used with dinheiro (money), tempo (time), or energia (energy). The reflexive form "gastar-se" means to wear oneself out. Don't confuse with "custar" (to cost).