Spanish Conversation · Level 124
60 words
Spanish word
avaro
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈβaɾo/
Meaning
- adjectivestingy
Example
Mi amigo es avaro.
My friend is stingy.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Person clutching a small coin purse.
Common phrases
ser avaro
be stingy
vecino avaro
stingy neighbor
compañero avaro
stingy colleague
Similar words
tacaño: Hesitates to spend money and withholds payment even when needed.
agarrado: Refuses to give money or possessions to an extreme degree.
avaricioso: Seeks to acquire more wealth and profit.
mezquino: Withholds money or kindness from others.
Definition in Spanish
Que siente y muestra deseo excesivo de poseer dinero o bienes y rehúye gastarlos o compartirlos.
Word origin
From Latin avarus 'greedy', sharing a root with the noun avaritia 'avarice' and adopted into Spanish as avaro to describe someone who hoards money.
Usage tips
- Avaro has a formal, critical tone in Spanish, so everyday speakers often prefer the milder tacaño or the colloquial codo instead.