How to Say "spending" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “spending” is “gasto” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tengo un gasto extra este mes porque se rompió mi móvil.
I have an extra expense this month because my phone broke.
Debemos reducir los gastos de la empresa para ahorrar dinero.
We must reduce the company's expenses to save money.
El gasto público en educación ha aumentado este año.
Public spending on education has increased this year.
Using Gasto vs. Coste
'Gasto' refers to the act of money leaving your pocket, while 'coste' refers to the price tag of an item.
Expense vs. Expenses
Mistake: “El gastos es alto.”
Correction: El gasto es alto (singular) or Los gastos son altos (plural). Just like in English, make sure the word matches the number of things you're talking about.
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