ahorrar dinero
/aoraɾ dineɾo/from spelling rules
To save money in Spanish is ahorrar dinero.
The phrase is used to describe the act of keeping money for future use rather than spending it now. While ahorrar dinero specifically refers to money, the verb ahorrar can also be used more broadly to mean saving or economizing on other resources, such as time or energy.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you want to say "I saved money" in the first person singular past tense, you would say ahorré dinero.
How do you pronounce it?
/aoraɾ dineɾo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using guardar dinero to mean the act of accumulating wealth through thrift. While it sounds similar to the English concept, guardar specifically means to physically keep or store something, whereas ahorrar refers to the practice of not spending money so that it can grow.
Did you know?
- The verb ahorrar traces its roots back to the Arabic word ḥurr, meaning 'free' or 'noble'. This suggests that the historical concept of saving was linked to the idea of being free from debt or living a virtuous life.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the act of ahorrar is often associated with a hucha or alcancía, which are traditional piggy banks.
- In some regions, the phrase ahorrar can be used ironically to describe someone who is being overly stingy or 'cheap'.
Examples in context
- Su objetivo en la vida es ahorrar dinero.His aim in life is to save money.This sentence shows an example of using ahorrar dinero to describe a life goal.Tatoeba #1581950 by termito2nd, translation #286885 by CM
- Debemos recortar nuestros gastos para ahorrar dinero.We must cut our expenses to save money.This sentence demonstrates using ahorrar dinero in the context of cutting expenses.Tatoeba #1938497 by teskmon, translation #18565 by CK
- Siempre deberías ahorrar dinero para cuando vengan las vacas flacas.You should always save money for a rainy day.This sentence uses ahorrar dinero to express the idea of saving for a rainy day.Tatoeba #755916 by Shishir, translation #32845 by CM
- Ahorrar dinero es fundamental para alcanzar la estabilidad financiera.Saving money is essential to achieve financial stability.
- Es importante aprender a guardar dinero para alcanzar nuestros objetivos económicos.It is important to learn to keep money in order to achieve our financial goals.
- Tenemos que aprender a ahorrar plata para lograr nuestros sueños.We have to learn to save money to achieve our dreams.
- Ahorra dinero para tu futuro.Save money for your future.
- Aprende a guardar dinero en tiempos de crisis.Learn to keep money during times of crisis.
- Tenemos que ahorrar plata si queremos comprar una casa.We need to save money if we want to buy a house.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about buying a new car.
- LucíaQuiero comprar un coche nuevo pronto.I want to buy a new car soon.
- DanielEntonces tienes que ahorrar dinero cada mes.Then you have to save money every month.
- LucíaLo sé, pero es difícil ahorrar dinero ahora.I know, but it is difficult to save money now.
- DanielPuedes cocinar más en casa para lograrlo.You can cook more at home to achieve it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ahorrar, dinero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
