Spanish Conversation · Level 41
75 words
Spanish word
ahorro
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈoro/
Meaning
- masculine nounsavings
Example
Cada mes pongo dinero en mis ahorros.
Every month I put money into my savings.
More examples
Tengo un ahorro para emergencias.
I have savings for emergencies.
Core concept
A personal savings pot kept for emergencies or planned expenses.
Common phrases
plan de ahorro
savings plan
cuenta de ahorro
savings account
fondo de ahorro
savings fund
Similar words
fondo: Money set aside for a specific purpose or planned project.
reserva: Money kept as a backup for unexpected expenses.
depósito: Money held in a bank or financial institution for safekeeping.
saldo: Amount remaining in an account or card available to spend.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa la cantidad de dinero o bienes reservados como respaldo para necesidades futuras.
Word origin
Derived by nominalizing the verb ahorrar 'to save', originally used for avoiding waste and accumulating reserves, and the noun therefore names the accumulated money or goods.
Usage tips
- La cuenta de ahorros is the common phrase for a savings account, and Spanish speakers often use the plural ahorros when referring to an individual's saved funds.