El ahorro
Example: El ahorro mensual me ayuda a comprar una casa nueva.
Definition
"El ahorro" refers to the act or process of setting aside money or resources regularly, often monthly, to accumulate a sum for future use or investment. It is commonly used in contexts like personal finance, for example, saving money each month to buy a new house.
Etymology
The word "el ahorro" comes from the Spanish verb "ahorrar," meaning to save. This verb traces back to the Late Latin term "adhorrare," which means to shrink back or refrain from spending. Did you know that the root reflects the idea of holding back resources to use them later?
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"El ahorro" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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