Austeridad (en. Austerity)

/aus.te.ri.dad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Practice of limiting expenses or infusions of resources.
Fiscal austerity is necessary to recover the economy.
La austeridad Fiscal es necesaria para recuperar la economía.
Severe or rigorous in the way of living or in customs.
He lived an austere life to save for his future.
Llevó una vida de austeridad para ahorrar para su futuro.
Simplicity in being or in daily life.
The austerity of his home reflected his values.
La austeridad de su hogar reflejaba sus valores.

Etymology

From Latin 'austeritas', meaning 'severity' or 'rigor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

economic austerity
Measures to reduce public spending.
austeridad económica
austerity lifestyle
A lifestyle characterized by moderation and simplicity.
vida de austeridad
fiscal austerity
Policies aimed at reducing the deficit through spending cuts.
austeridad fiscal

Related Words

austere
One who lives with austerity, without luxuries.
austero
economy
Management of resources in an efficient and saving manner.
economía
temperance
Moderation in pleasures and desires.
templanza

Slang Meanings

Living with just enough.
In these times of crisis, many are in austerity mode.
En estos tiempos de crisis, muchos están en modo austeridad.
Being tight on money.
After the move, I'm in total austerity.
Después de la mudanza, estoy en austeridad total.