What is the Spanish word for "skimp"?

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

English

skimp

Spanish

escatimar

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Alternative translations of "skimp"

ahorrar
reducir

Examples of how to use "skimp" in Spanish

English
Don't skimp on the good ingredients.
Spanish
No escatimes en los buenos ingredientes.
English
I never skimp on quality ingredients.
Spanish
Nunca escatimo en ingredientes de calidad.
English
She skimped on her homework last night.
Spanish
Ella escatimó en su tarea anoche.
English
They are skimping on the paint today.
Spanish
Ellos están escatimando en la pintura hoy.
English
We have skimped when planning the trip.
Spanish
Hemos sido tacaños al planear el viaje.

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