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"Expenditure" is a noun which is often translated as "el gasto", and "expense" is a noun which is also often translated as "el gasto". Learn more about the difference between "expenditure" and "expense" below.
expenditure(
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spehn
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
b. el desembolso (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The expenditure of these funds is exclusive to environmental protection.El desembolso de estos fondos es exclusivo para la protección medioambiental.
a. los gastos (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The company's income was insufficient to pay their expenditures.Los ingresos de la compañía fueron insuficientes para cubrir sus gastos.
a. el gasto (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We are constantly trying to improve the efficiency of our time expenditure.Estamos tratando constantemente de mejorar la eficiencia de nuestro gasto de tiempo.
expense(
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spehns
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (finance)
a. el gasto (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We can't afford the expense of staying in a hotel for a whole week.No podemos permitirnos el gasto de quedarnos en un hotel una semana entera.
b. el costo (M) (Latin America)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
We hadn't budgeted for the additional expense of replacing the whole roof.No habíamos contado con los costos adicionales en el presupuesto para reemplazar el techo.
c. el coste (M) (Spain)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Spain
Going to university can be a significant expense.Ir a la universidad puede suponer un coste importante.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
3. (finance)
a. cargar en la cuenta de gastos
Can you expense the cab fare or shall we split it?¿Puedes cargar el taxi en la cuenta de gastos o lo pagamos a medias?
expenses
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
4. (finance)
a. los gastos (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The company will cover any travel expenses incurred by interviewees.La compañía pagará los gastos de viaje incurridos por los candidatos.
