frugal

• Descreve uma pessoa que administra com cuidado o dinheiro ou o uso de recursos, evitando desperdícios, geralmente com conotação positiva de economia e bom planejamento. Pode também ter sentido levemente negativo de quem é excessivamente econômico ou mão-fechada.

Describes a person who is careful about spending money or using resources, often implying a positive quality of being economical.

1. Economical with moneyB2formal

   Sparing or thrifty, especially with money or resources; avoiding waste.

   Econômico

   • She is very frugal and always looks for the best deals.
   • He lives a frugal lifestyle to save for retirement.
   • Being frugal doesn't mean being cheap; it means being wise with resources.

   Sinônimoscarefuleconomicalmiserlypenny-wiseprovidentprudentsavingsparingthrifty

   Antônimosextravagantlavishprodigalprofligatespendthriftwasteful

2. Simple and plainB2formal

   Characterized by simplicity and lack of extravagance.

   Simples e sem ostentação

   • They enjoyed a frugal meal of bread and soup.
   • The room was decorated in a frugal, minimalist style.
   • His frugal habits extended to his wardrobe, which consisted of only a few items.

   Sinônimosausteremodestplainsimplespartanunadorned

   Antônimosextravagantlavishluxuriousopulentornate