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gastos

[ɡɐʃ'toʃ]
nounmasculine
expenses, spending, costs
1. Money spent or used for a particular purpose; expenditures
The company's operating expenses increased this quarter.
Os gastos operacionais da empresa aumentaram neste trimestre.
2. Amount of money consumed or used up
The household expenses were higher than expected.
Os gastos da casa foram maiores do que o esperado.
3. Wear and tear; consumption of resources
The gastos of energy in the factory are substantial.
Os gastos de energia na fábrica são substanciais.
Synonyms
despesascustosdespendimentosconsumogastoencargos
Antonyms
ganhosreceitasrendimentoslucrosingressos

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gastos
Standard usage for expenses and spending across Brazil
Portugal
gastos
Standard usage; often used interchangeably with 'despesas'
General Brazilian
despesas
More formal alternative in business contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

gastos desnecessários - unnecessary expenses
cortar gastos - to cut costs
gastos fixos - fixed costs
gastos variáveis - variable expenses
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