thrifty

• Describe a una persona que administra el dinero y los recursos con cuidado, evitando el despilfarro y buscando aprovechar al máximo lo que tiene. También puede sugerir cierta prudencia o moderación en los gastos.

Describes a person who is careful with money and resources, avoiding waste.

1. Careful with resourcesB2formal

   Using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.

   Ahorrativo

   • She is a thrifty shopper who always looks for discounts.
   • Being thrifty with water is important during a drought.
   • He lives a thrifty lifestyle to save for his retirement.

   Sinónimoscarefuleconomicalfrugalprovidentprudentsavingsparing

   Antónimosextravagantprodigalspendthriftsquanderingwasteful

2. Future-minded spendingB2formal

   Spending money wisely with an eye on future needs and goals.

   Ahorrativo con visión de futuro

   • A thrifty person invests in quality items that last longer.
   • Her thrifty habits allowed her to build a substantial savings account.
   • They made thrifty choices to afford their dream vacation.

   Sinónimoscarefuleconomicalfrugalprovidentprudentsavingsparing

   Antónimosextravagantprofligatespendthriftwasteful