Translation of Spanish word "económico" to English
económico
/e.koˈno.mi.ko/
Meaning
AdjectivePertaining to an economy.
How to use
In formal and informal contexts, 'económico' is used to describe something that is related to the economy or is cheap. For example, 'El hotel es económico' (The hotel is economic) or 'El precio es económico' (The price is economic). Be aware that in some cases, 'económico' can be confused with 'económico' in the sense of 'fashionable' or 'trendy', which is not the intended meaning. This can be avoided by using the correct context and adjectives such as 'barato' (cheap) or 'rentable' (affordable).
🇬🇧 English
economic, cheap
Example
Este coche es muy económico y eficiente.
This car is very economic and efficient.
El crecimiento económico del país es lento.
The country's economic growth is slow.
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Common phrases
- hotel económico— economic hotel
- precio económico— economic price
- producto económico— economic product
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The Spanish word "económico" means "economic, cheap" in English.
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