Ahorrar
Example: Para viajar, necesito ahorrar dinero cada mes.
Definition
"Ahorrar" means to save money or resources by setting aside a portion instead of spending it immediately, often with the goal of accumulating funds over time for future use or specific needs, as in 'Para viajar, necesito ahorrar dinero cada mes.'
Etymology
The Spanish verb "ahorrar" comes from the Latin 'adhorrare,' which means to avoid or shun, derived from 'ad-' (to) and 'horrere' (to bristle, shudder). Over time, it evolved into the sense of saving or avoiding waste. Did you know? The idea of 'avoiding' or 'shunning' relates metaphorically to keeping money away from immediate use.
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"Ahorrar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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