What is the Spanish word for "miserliness"?

Learn how to say "miserliness" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

miserliness

Spanish

tacañería

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Alternative translations of "miserliness"

avaricia
mezquindad
codicia
rata

Examples of how to use "miserliness" in Spanish

English
His miserliness was legendary in the town.
Spanish
Su avaricia era legendaria en el pueblo.
English
His miserliness surprised everyone at the party.
Spanish
Su avaricia sorprendió a todos en la fiesta.
English
Because of miserliness she refused to share.
Spanish
Por su avaricia, ella se negó a compartir.
English
They criticized his miserliness and selfish behavior.
Spanish
Criticaron su avaricia y su comportamiento egoísta.
English
Her miserliness affects the whole family.
Spanish
Su avaricia afecta a toda la familia.

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