Part of Speech

Noun phrase

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈɡasto nasjoˈnal/

Translation options into English

1. National spending
2. National expenditure

Meaning

The phrase "gasto nacional" refers to the total spending or expenditure within a nation's economy. It is commonly used in economics to describe the sum of all expenditures made within a country. This term is used more in written contexts, particularly in economic reports and analyses.

Examples

1. El gasto nacional en educación ha aumentado en los últimos años. Translation: National spending on education has increased in recent years.

2. Es importante controlar el gasto nacional para mantener la estabilidad económica. Translation: It is important to control national expenditure to maintain economic stability.

Idiomatic Expressions

• "A nivel nacional"

• Example: La situación económica a nivel nacional es preocupante. Translation: The economic situation at a national level is concerning.

• "Por todo lo alto"

• Example: La empresa decidió celebrar su aniversario por todo lo alto. Translation: The company decided to celebrate its anniversary in a big way.

• "En términos reales"

• Example: El crecimiento económico no es tan positivo, hay que analizarlo en términos reales. Translation: Economic growth is not as positive, it must be analyzed in real terms.

Etymology

• "Gasto" comes from the Latin word "vastus" meaning “empty, waste, deserted.”
• "Nacional" comes from the Latin "nationālis" meaning “of or belonging to a nation.”

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Gasto público, inversión nacional
• Antonyms: Ahorro nacional, ingreso nacional