In Spanish, the verb “to spend” is translated as “gastar.” This verb can be used in various contexts, such as spending money, time, or resources. When using “gastar,” keep in mind the following conjugations based on the subject:
- Yo gasto (I spend)
- Tú gastas (You spend, informal)
- Él/Ella/Usted gasta (He/She/You spend, formal)
- Nosotros/Nosotras gastamos (We spend)
- Vosotros/Vosotras gastáis (You all spend, informal in Spain)
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes gastan (They/You all spend)
For example, if you want to say “I spend money,” you would say “Yo gasto dinero.” It’s important to remember that “gastar” is primarily used in contexts related to consuming, so it’s not used for spending time in the same way as in English. For spending time, you might use the phrase “pasar tiempo.”