Translation of Spanish word "ahorrar" to English
ahorrar
/aˈʝoɾ/
Meaning
Verbto save money or resources for future use
How to use
Ahorrar ('to save (money/energy/time)') is a regular -ar verb. Contrast with salvar ('to save a life') and guardar ('to save/keep a file).
🇬🇧 English
to save
Example
Necesito ahorrar para la casa propia.
I need to save for my own house.
Mi objetivo es ahorrar suficiente dinero para viajar por el mundo.
My goal is to save enough money to travel around the world.
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Common phrases
- ahorrar dinero— to save money
- ahorrar energía— to save energy
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The Spanish word "ahorrar" means "to save" in English.
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