Ahorrar (en. Save)

/a.o̞ˈɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Set aside a portion of resources, especially money.

It is important to save for retirement.

Es importante ahorrar para la jubilación.

Avoid unnecessary spending.

I need to save energy for next summer.

Necesito ahorrar energía para el próximo verano.

Accumulate resources for a specific purpose.

We are saving to buy a house.

Estamos ahorrando para comprar una casa.

From Latin 'ad' and 'aurare', which means 'to accumulate' or 'to store.'

save for hard times

Prepare resources for times of need.

ahorrar para tiempos difíciles

save for the long term

Set aside money or resources with a future perspective.

ahorrar a largo plazo

save on expenses

Reduce daily expenses.

ahorrar en gastos

saving

The act of setting aside money or resources.

ahorro

saver

A person who practices saving.

ahorrador

economy

The management of scarce resources.

economía

To be in saving mode.

This month I am in saving mode, I won't go out to eat.

Este mes estoy en modo ahorro, no salgo a comer.

To create a 'savings fund.'

I am going to create a savings fund for vacation.

Voy a hacer un fondo de ahorro para las vacaciones.