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"Expenses" is a plural noun which is often translated as "los gastos", and "spendings" is a noun which is also often translated as "los gastos". Learn more about the difference between "expenses" and "spendings" below.
expenses(
ehk
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spehn
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sihz
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (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.
expense
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
2. (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.).
4. (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?
spending(
spehn
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dihng
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (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 government has pledged to reduce spending on welfare.El gobierno se comprometió a reducir los gastos de asistencia social.
