to spend; to waste; to wear out
1. to expend money on something
I spent a lot of money on vacation.
Gastei muito dinheiro nas férias.
2. to use up or consume
We wasted a lot of time on that project.
Gastamos muito tempo naquele projeto.
3. to wear out or deteriorate through use
These shoes are worn out.
Estes sapatos estão gastos.
4. to deplete energy or resources
He exhausted his savings.
Ele gastou todas as suas economias.
Related Idioms & Phrases
gastar uma brincadeira com alguém (to play a joke on someone)
gastar sola de sapato (to walk a lot)
gastar pólvora em chimango (to waste effort on something worthless)
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