Tag: gasto

Definitions tagged gasto in the street dictionary.

gasolero

Budget-friendly, cheap, or thrifty. It describes something done on a shoestring or a person who is very careful with their money (originally referring to vehicles that run on diesel fuel, known as gasoil, which was historically much cheaper than gasoline in Argentina).

We are doing a gasolero vacation this year. We rented an apartment and we are just going to the beach. No going out, no eating out, no games or anything else.

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Argentinaby DiegoEFESeptember 29, 2016

Romper el chanchito

To decide to spend one's savings. The expression refers to pig-shaped piggy banks.

Let's romper el chanchito and go on a trip.

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Argentinaby DiegoEFESeptember 14, 2016

tarjetaso

Using a credit or debit card to make a purchase, typically used when referring to a large expense.

We'll have to pull a tarjetaso to buy the car or the bike.

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Colombiaby AnónimoJuly 13, 2009