Ahorros (en. Savings)
/aˈorros/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
English: Set of money or resources accumulated by a person.
English: My savings allow me to travel every year.
Mis ahorros me permiten viajar cada año.
English: The amount of money that has been saved over time.
English: I have increased my savings thanks to a monthly budget.
He incrementado mis ahorros gracias a un presupuesto mensual.
English: Money intended for a specific purpose, such as buying a house.
English: Our savings are intended for our children's education.
Nuestros ahorros están destinados a la educación de nuestros hijos.
Etymology
English: Derived from the verb 'to save,' which comes from the Latin 'asserare,' meaning 'to keep' or 'to preserve.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
English: to save money
English: Accumulate money over time.
hacer ahorros
English: savings for the future
English: Money set aside for future needs or desires.
ahorros para el futuro
English: invest the savings
English: Use the accumulated money to generate more money.
invertir los ahorros
Related Words
English: to save
English: Saving money instead of spending it.
ahorrar
English: to spend
English: Using money to acquire goods or services.
gastar
English: budget
English: Financial plan that determines income and expenses.
presupuesto
Slang Meanings
English: Mere savings
English: My mere savings are not enough to buy a car.
Mis mero ahorros no son suficientes para comprar un coche.
English: Little stash
English: I have a little stash for emergencies.
Tengo un guardadito para emergencias.