Spend in Tagalog

Spend in Tagalog translates to “Gumastos” (for money) or “Gumugol” (for time/resources), referring to the act of using money, time, or resources for a particular purpose. This versatile term is commonly used in everyday Filipino conversations about finances and time management.

Understanding how to use “spend” in Tagalog context helps you communicate effectively about budgeting, expenses, and time allocation. Discover the various meanings and practical applications below.

[Words] = Spend

[Definition]:

• Spend /spɛnd/
• Verb 1: To pay out money in exchange for goods or services.
• Verb 2: To pass time in a particular manner or place.
• Verb 3: To use up or exhaust a resource or energy.

[Synonyms] = Gumastos, Gumugol, Maglaan, Magwaldas, Ubusin, Gastuhan, Gugulin

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: I plan to spend less money on unnecessary things this month.

Ex1_PH: Plano kong gumastos ng mas kaunting pera sa mga hindi kinakailangang bagay ngayong buwan.

Ex2_EN: We will spend our vacation in Palawan exploring the beautiful beaches.

Ex2_PH: Guguluglin namin ang aming bakasyon sa Palawan na naggagalugad ng magagandang dalampasigan.

Ex3_EN: She likes to spend her free time reading books and watching movies.

Ex3_PH: Mahilig siyang gumugol ng kanyang libreng oras sa pagbabasa ng mga libro at panonood ng mga pelikula.

Ex4_EN: Don’t spend all your energy worrying about things you cannot control.

Ex4_PH: Huwag mong ubusin ang lahat ng iyong lakas sa pag-aalala tungkol sa mga bagay na hindi mo makokontrol.

Ex5_EN: The government should spend more budget on education and healthcare.

Ex5_PH: Ang gobyerno ay dapat maglaan ng mas maraming badyet sa edukasyon at kalusugan.