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to spend
01
gastar
to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.
Example
She spent a lot on gifts for her family during the holiday season.
Ella gastó mucho en regalos para su familia durante la temporada navideña.
I need to be careful not to spend too much on unnecessary items.
Necesito tener cuidado de no gastar demasiado en artículos innecesarios.
02
pasar, dedicar
to pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place
Ditransitive: to spend time doing sth
Transitive: to spend time
Example
He spends his free time practicing the guitar.
Él pasa su tiempo libre practicando la guitarra.
They spent the afternoon hiking in the mountains.
Ellos pasaron la tarde haciendo senderismo en las montañas.
03
gastar, agotar
to use energy, effort, etc., particularly until no more remains
Transitive: to spend energy or resources
Example
The storm spent its fury before reaching the coastal areas.
La tormenta gastó su furia antes de llegar a las zonas costeras.
She spends a lot of effort maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Ella dedica mucho esfuerzo a mantener un estilo de vida saludable.