What is the Spanish word for "thrift"?

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

English

thrift

Spanish

ahorro

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Alternative translations of "thrift"

economía
frugalidad
cuidado

Examples of how to use "thrift" in Spanish

English
My grandmother taught me the value of thrift.
Spanish
Mi abuela me enseñó el valor de la frugalidad.
English
Her thrift helped her save for emergencies.
Spanish
Su austeridad la ayudó a ahorrar para emergencias.
English
The community praised his thrift and charity.
Spanish
La comunidad elogió su frugalidad y su caridad.
English
Thrift stores sell used clothes and furniture.
Spanish
Las tiendas de segunda mano venden ropa y muebles usados.
English
They learned thrift from their frugal grandmother.
Spanish
Aprendieron la frugalidad de su abuela ahorrativa.

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