ahorrar

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Keeps money for later or reduces the time and resources something takes.
Practice using ahorrar in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • El programa ahorra varios pasos.
    The program saves several steps.
  • Si cocinas en casa, puedes ahorrar dinero.
    If you cook at home, you can save money.
  • Estoy ahorrando para comprar una bicicleta.
    I am saving for a bicycle.
  • Ahorra un poco de tu sueldo cada mes.
    Save a little of your salary every month.
  • Su ayuda me ahorró mucho trabajo.
    Her help saved me a lot of work.

Similar words

economizar
reducir
guardar
economizar

Meanings

Save money

verb
finance
neutral
Set money aside or spend less so it remains available later.

Examples

  • Estoy ahorrando para comprar una bicicleta.
    I am saving for a bicycle.
  • Ahorra un poco de tu sueldo cada mes.
    Save a little of your salary every month.
  • Hemos ahorrado suficiente para el viaje.
    We have saved enough for the trip.
  • Ella ahorra en una cuenta separada.
    She saves in a separate account.
  • Si cocinas en casa, puedes ahorrar dinero.
    If you cook at home, you can save money.

Similar words

guardar
economizar

Spare a resource

verb
resources
neutral
Reduce the amount of time, effort or material required.

Examples

  • Esta ruta nos ahorra tiempo.
    This route saves us time.
  • Apagar las luces ahorra energía.
    Turning off the lights saves energy.
  • El programa ahorra varios pasos.
    The program saves several steps.
  • Su ayuda me ahorró mucho trabajo.
    Her help saved me a lot of work.
  • Compra al por mayor para ahorrar gastos.
    Buy in bulk to save on costs.

Similar words

economizar
reducir

Etymology

From a- and horro, an older word for “free”.

FAQ

What does ahorrar mean?

To save money or spare a resource.

Can you ahorrar tiempo?

Yes, it means “save time”.

What is the gerund?

Ahorrando.

What is the past participle?

Ahorrado.

Is it reflexive?

Usually no; one says ahorrar dinero.

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