English–Spanish
“stingy” in Spanish
How to say “stingy” in Spanish
“Stingy” in Spanish is avaro.
Person clutching a small coin purse.
Example sentences with avaro
Aunque ganó dinero, siguió siendo avaro y no cambió su forma de gastar.
Although he earned money, he remained stingy and did not change his way of spending.
Tips for using avaro
- Avaro has a formal, critical tone in Spanish, so everyday speakers often prefer the milder tacaño or the colloquial codo instead.
