How to pronounce “gastar”

Hear how “gastar (to spend (money))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

gastargahs-TAHR
Accent

Breakdown

Meaningto spend (money)
Syllablesgas · tar (2)
StressWords ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: TAR.
IPA/ɡas.ˈtaɾ/

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Example sentences

Gasto mucho en ropa.I spend a lot on clothes.
No gastes todo tu dinero.Don't spend all your money.

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