Economía (en. Economics)
/e.ko.noˈmi.a/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Discipline that analyzes the optimization of resources to meet human needs.
The economy is fundamental to understanding how the market functions.
La economía es fundamental para entender el funcionamiento del mercado.
System of production and resource management in a country or community.
The economy of that country has grown thanks to its exports.
La economía de ese país ha crecido gracias a sus exportaciones.
Care and management of personal or family resources.
Saving at home is essential to save money.
Hacer economía en el hogar es esencial para ahorrar dinero.
Etymology
From the Greek 'oikonomía', which means 'management of the household'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
economies of scale
Reduction of cost per unit as production increases.
economía de escala
circular economy
Economic model that seeks to reduce waste and reuse resources.
economía circular
underground economy
Unregistered economic activity and outside fiscal control.
economía sumergida
Related Words
economic
Related to the economy or involving effective resource management.
económico
economist
Professional who studies or works in the field of economics.
economista
economization
Action of making more efficient use of resources.
economización
Slang Meanings
To be in economy
When I say I'm in economy, it means I'm trying to save.
Cuando digo que estoy en economía, significa que estoy tratando de ahorrar.
Home economics
It refers to the management of resources at home.
Se refiere a la gestión de los recursos en el hogar.