How to use this word
Verb
Use gastar where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see gastar after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Yo gasto todos los días.Every single weekday I try to spend (money) when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta gastar en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates spend (money) slowly with the professor nearby.
FAQ
What does gastar mean in Spanish?
to spend (money) (introduced in Chapter 6 in Chapurra).
How do you use gastar in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is gastar in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 6. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.