What does "escatimar" mean in English?

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Spanish

escatimar

English

to skimp

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Alternative translations of "escatimar"

to stint
to scrimp
to economize
to spare

Examples of how to use "escatimar" in Spanish

Spanish
No escatimaron en gastos para la boda.
English
They spared no expense for the wedding.
Spanish
Yo no escatimo esfuerzo al estudiar
English
I do not hold back effort when studying.
Spanish
Ayer escatimé en mi compra semanal
English
Yesterday I skimped on my weekly shopping.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, escatimaba comida
English
When I was a child, I skimped on food.
Spanish
No escatimaré tiempo en practicar
English
I will not spare time in practicing.

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No escatimaron en gastos para la boda.

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