Ahorro (en. Saving)
/aˈoro/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The act of saving money or resources instead of spending them immediately.
Savings are essential to face unexpected events.
El ahorro es fundamental para poder hacer frente a imprevistos.
Amount of money that is saved or reserved.
My savings allow me to travel once a year.
Mis ahorros me permiten viajar una vez al año.
Method of accumulating financial resources.
Periodic savings is a good strategy to build capital.
El ahorro periódico es una buena estrategia para construir un capital.
Etymology
From the verb 'to save', which comes from Latin 'ad' (to) and 'horrere' (to fear).
Common Phrases and Expressions
to save
To accumulate money or resources.
hacer ahorro
energy savings
Reduction of energy consumption.
ahorro energético
long-term savings
Reserve of money with a future goal.
ahorro a largo plazo
Related Words
thrifty
Someone who tends to save or who is economical in their spending.
ahorrativo
saver
Person who practices saving.
ahorradora
Slang Meanings
cash
I saved all my cash for vacation.
Ahorré toda mi pasta para las vacaciones.
dough
I need to save more dough for the new car.
Necesito juntar más lana para el coche nuevo.