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    Tacaño (en. Mean)

    /ta'kaɲo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to a person who is very careful with money and avoids spending.
    He is so stingy that he never invites his friends out.
    Es tan tacaño que nunca invita a sus amigos a salir.
    It is said of someone who does not share, even what they have leftover.
    He doesn't like to lend his clothes because he is very stingy.
    No le gusta prestar su ropa porque es muy tacaño.
    It applies to people who prefer to save rather than enjoy money.
    I don't want to go out for dinner; I'm being stingy this week.
    No quiero salir a cenar, estoy siendo tacaño esta semana.

    Etymology

    The word 'tacaño' comes from the term 'taca', which refers to a small or reduced portion.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be stingy
    To have an attitude of greed or reluctance to spend.
    ser tacaño
    stingy as a dog
    Reference to someone extremely miserly.
    tacaño como un perro
    stingy in words
    It refers to someone who does not express their emotions or thoughts generously.
    tacaño en palabras

    Related Words

    greed
    Excessive desire to accumulate wealth.
    avaricia
    meanness
    An attitude of not wanting to share or give.
    mezquindad
    generosity
    The quality of being willing to give and share.
    generosidad

    Slang Meanings

    Elbow
    You are such an elbow because you never pay the bill.
    Eres un codo porque nunca pagas la cuenta.
    Misery
    Don't be miserable, buy a round of beers.
    No seas miseria, compra una ronda de cervezas.