thrifty

• Descreve uma pessoa que cuida bem do dinheiro e dos recursos, evitando desperdício; também pode indicar alguém econômico ou um pouco mão-fechada.

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.

   Econômico

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscarefuleconomicalfrugalprovidentprudentsavingsparing

   Antônimosextravagantprodigalspendthriftsquanderingwasteful

2. Future-minded spendingB2formal

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

   Econômico

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscarefuleconomicalfrugalprovidentprudentsavingsparing

   Antônimosextravagantprofligatespendthriftwasteful