Ahorrado (en. Saved)
/a.oˈra.ðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to someone who has accumulated or saved money.
She is very thrifty and always has an emergency fund.
Ella es muy ahorrada y siempre tiene un fondo de emergencia.
That spends little or is used moderately.
The house is very energy-efficient thanks to LED bulbs.
La casa es muy ahorrada en energía gracias a las bombillas LED.
Said of something that has been preserved for future use.
I prefer to use the saved time to read a book.
Prefiero usar el tiempo ahorrado para leer un libro.
Etymology
From the verb 'ahorrar', which comes from the Latin 'ad' (toward) and 'horrare' (to accumulate).
Common Phrases and Expressions
saved like a mouse
It is used to describe a person who is extremely frugal.
ahorrado como un ratón
to be thrifty
It means having little money available.
estar ahorrado
save for the future
It indicates the action of saving money with future needs in mind.
ahorrar para un futuro
Related Words
to save
Verb meaning to save money or resources.
ahorrar
thrifty
Adjective describing someone who tends to save.
ahorrativo
economical
Related to economics, implying low expenditure.
económico
Slang Meanings
To be broke
I have no money, I'm broke because I've been very thrifty.
No tengo dinero, estoy pelado porque he sido muy ahorrado.
To be stingy
He is stingy, always thrifty and never invites anyone.
Él es un codo, siempre ahorrado y nunca invita a nadie.