Spanish Conversation · Level 81
60 words
Spanish word
ahorrar
Pronunciation
IPA/aoˈraɾ/
Meaning
- verbsave up
Example
Estoy ahorrando para comprar un ordenador.
I am saving up to buy a computer.
More examples
Puedes ahorrar cada mes si haces un presupuesto.
You can save up each month if you make a budget.
Core concept
Growing stack of bills set aside toward a target.
Common phrases
ahorrar cada mes
save up each month
ahorrar para emergencias
save up for emergencies
Similar words
guardar: Stores cash or objects securely in a place where they are kept safe.
juntar: Accumulates bits of money or items gradually until they form one whole.
depositar: Transfers funds into an account or deposit for official safekeeping.
recortar: Reduces spending by trimming specific budget items or personal costs.
Definition in Spanish
Significa reservar fondos o reducir gastos de forma sostenida para conseguir una meta económica.
Word origin
It is derived from ahorro 'savings' and older Romance roots for sparing or conserving, with the -ar ending forming the action of setting money aside.
Usage tips
- Ahorrar normally means deliberately reduce spending or set money aside, while guardar usually means put something away and salvar means rescue, not save money.