ahorrar energía
/aoraɾ eneɾxia/from spelling rules
To say "save energy" in Spanish, use ahorrar energía.
This phrase is used to describe the act of using less electricity or fuel to avoid waste and reduce costs.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the infinitive verb ahorrar (to save/to economize) and the noun energía (energy).
Which one should you use?
While ahorrar is used for saving resources or money, do not use the verb salvar, which is used for saving a life or rescuing someone from danger.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Ahorra energía is used to express this idea. In Mexico, you may hear Ahorra electricidad and in Colombia, Economiza energía is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun form of this phrase is el ahorro de energía. When conjugating the phrase for the second person singular present tense, the verb ahorrar changes to ahorras while energía remains unchanged, resulting in ahorras energía (you save energy).
How do you pronounce it?
/aoraɾ eneɾxia/
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Examples in context
- Te ayudará a ahorrar energía.It'll help you save energy.This sentence shows how to use ahorrar energía to express that something will help you save energy.Tatoeba #13697113 by Seael, translation #3729803 by CM
- Desconecta los dispositivos electrónicos cuando no los utilicesUnplug electronic devices when not in use
- Utiliza bombillas de bajo consumoUse energy-efficient light bulbs
- Ajusta el termostato para ahorrar energíaAdjust your thermostat to conserve energy
- Evita dejar puertas o ventanas abiertas cuando utilices el aire acondicionado o la calefacciónAvoid leaving doors or windows open when using air conditioning or heating
- Elige electrodomésticos eficientes en consumo energéticoChoose energy-efficient appliances
- Es importante ahorrar energía en casa.It is important to save energy at home.
- Podemos ahorrar energía apagando las luces.We can save energy by turning off the lights.
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Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing their monthly utility bills.
- JavierLa factura es muy cara este mes.The bill is very expensive this month.
- MaríaDebemos intentar ahorrar energía en la cocina.We must try to save energy in the kitchen.
- JavierTienes razón, María.You are right, María.
- MaríaAsí reduciremos el gasto.That way we will reduce the expense.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ahorrar, energía, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
