Ahorrarte (en. Save you)

/a.oˈraɾ.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Save or keep something, especially money.
I decided to save you a little money for the vacation.
Decidí ahorrarte un poco de dinero para las vacaciones.
Avoid unnecessary expenses.
I can save you the trip if I tell you what happened.
Puedo ahorrarte el viaje si te cuento lo que sucedió.
Decrease the use or consumption of something.
Try to save energy by turning off the lights.
Trata de ahorrarte energía apagando las luces.

Etymology

From the verb 'ahorrar', which comes from the Latin 'auarare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

save yourself problems
Avoid complications or difficulties.
ahorrarte problemas
I saved you the work
I did something so you don’t have to do it.
te ahorré el trabajo
save yourself the expense
Avoid unnecessary expenses.
ahorrarse el gasto

Related Words

savings
Conservation of money.
ahorro
saver
Person who saves.
ahorrador
economy
Science that studies the production and consumption of goods.
economía

Slang Meanings

Do more with less.
With this offer, you will be able to save a few pesos.
Con esta oferta, podrás ahorrarte unos cuantos pesos.
Avoid problems or complicated situations.
You saved yourself a good scare by not going that night.
Te ahorraste un buen susto al no ir esa noche.