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A2 adjective #1,800 پرکاربردترین 9 دقیقه مطالعه

económico

رتبه 1,800

At the A1 level, you will mostly see 'económico' used to describe things that are cheap or save money. It is a useful word for basic shopping and travel. You might see it on a menu or a price tag. Think of it as a synonym for 'cheap' (barato) but a bit more formal. For example, 'O hotel é económico' (The hotel is cheap/affordable). You don't need to worry about complex economic theories yet; just focus on how it describes products that help you save money. Remember to match the gender: 'carro económico' (masculine) but 'viagem económica' (feminine). It is one of the first adjectives you will learn to describe value and price in a positive way.

At the A2 level, you start to see 'económico' in more varied contexts, such as describing cars (fuel-efficient) or appliances (energy-efficient). You will also begin to encounter it in simple news headlines about the 'situação económica' (economic situation) of a country. You should be able to use it to compare two things, like 'Este carro é mais económico do que aquele'. You are also introduced to 'Classe Económica' for travel. At this stage, you should be comfortable with the plural forms 'económicos' and 'económicas' and ensure they agree with the nouns they modify. It is no longer just about 'cheap'; it's about 'saving resources'.

At the B1 level, 'económico' becomes a key word for discussing social issues and current events. You will use it to talk about 'desenvolvimento económico' (economic development) and 'crise económica' (economic crisis). You can explain why a certain choice is 'económica' using more complex sentences. You will also distinguish between 'económico' and 'financeiro'. For example, you might say 'A empresa tem problemas financeiros, mas o seu modelo económico é sólido'. You are expected to understand the word in professional contexts, such as in a job where you might discuss 'medidas económicas' to reduce costs in the office.

At the B2 level, you use 'económico' with nuance. You can discuss 'políticas económicas' (economic policies) and their impact on society. You understand that 'económico' can describe a person's character (thrifty/frugal) as well as a system. you will encounter it in academic texts and more sophisticated journalism. You can use it to describe abstract concepts like 'crescimento económico sustentável' (sustainable economic growth). You should also be aware of the different spellings and pronunciations between Portugal (económico) and Brazil (econômico) and use them appropriately depending on your audience. Your vocabulary around this word includes collocations like 'agentes económicos' or 'setor económico'.

At the C1 level, 'económico' is used in highly specialized and formal contexts. You might read about 'teoria económica' (economic theory) or 'história económica'. You can use the word to discuss the philosophical implications of an 'ordem económica'. You are comfortable using it in debates about 'globalização económica' and 'desigualdade económica'. You understand the subtle difference between 'ser económico' (to be thrifty) and 'ser forreta' (to be stingy). You can write reports using the word to describe complex data trends, such as 'indicadores económicos'. Your use of the word is precise, and you never confuse it with its synonyms in formal writing.

At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of 'económico'. You can use it in literary or highly academic contexts, perhaps discussing the 'determinismo económico' in a piece of literature or the 'viabilidade económica' of a complex international treaty. You understand all its idiomatic uses and can play with the word in puns or sophisticated rhetoric. You can navigate the most dense financial newspapers with ease, understanding every nuance of how 'económico' is used to describe market shifts, fiscal policies, and sociological trends. The word is a versatile tool in your linguistic arsenal, used with perfect grammatical accuracy and stylistic flair.

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económico در ۳۰ ثانیه

Refers to the field of economics.
Means 'cheap' or 'cost-effective'.
Describes fuel or energy efficiency.
Must agree in gender and number with nouns.

The word económico is a versatile Portuguese adjective that primarily translates to 'economic' or 'economical' in English. At its core, it relates to the management of resources, whether on a global scale (macroeconomics) or a personal scale (frugality). Understanding this word requires looking at its two main facets: the systemic and the practical. In a systemic sense, it refers to anything related to the economy of a country, region, or sector. For example, when discussing the 'economic climate' or 'economic growth,' you are using the word in its formal, academic capacity. In a practical sense, it describes something that is cost-effective, fuel-efficient, or simply cheap to run. This duality makes it one of the most frequently used adjectives in both news broadcasts and daily shopping trips.

Macroeconomic Context: Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors of a country, such as interest rates and national productivity. Example: 'O crescimento económico de Portugal' (Portugal's economic growth).

O governo anunciou um novo pacote económico para ajudar as pequenas empresas.

Personal Frugality: Describing a product or habit that saves money or uses resources efficiently. Example: 'Um carro económico' (A fuel-efficient car).

Comprar a granel é muitas vezes mais económico do que comprar embalagens individuais.

Furthermore, the word carries a connotation of wisdom in resource management. It is not just about being 'cheap' (barato), which can sometimes imply low quality. Being 'económico' suggests a smart optimization of value. In the context of the European Portuguese (PT-PT) spelling, note the accent on the 'o' (ó), which indicates an open vowel sound. In Brazilian Portuguese (PT-BR), the spelling is 'econômico' with a circumflex accent, reflecting a closed vowel sound. This is a crucial distinction for learners focusing on specific regional variants.

Este eletrodoméstico tem um modo económico que consome menos energia.

Academic Field: Relating to the study of economics as a science. Example: 'Teoria económica' (Economic theory).

Ele estuda Ciências Económicas na Universidade de Coimbra.

A minha avó sempre foi muito económica e nunca desperdiçou comida.

Using económico correctly involves mastering its grammatical agreement and its placement within a sentence. As an adjective, it must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. The four forms are: económico (masculine singular), económica (feminine singular), económicos (masculine plural), and económicas (feminine plural). Unlike some English adjectives that precede the noun, in Portuguese, 'económico' almost always follows the noun it describes. For instance, you would say 'um carro económico' (an economical car) rather than 'um económico carro'.

Gender Agreement: Use 'económico' for masculine nouns like 'plano', 'carro', or 'sistema'. Use 'económica' for feminine nouns like 'crise', 'medida', or 'viagem'.

A situação económica atual exige cautela.

Number Agreement: When describing multiple items, add an 's'. Example: 'Os preços são económicos' (The prices are economical/affordable).

Estes novos motores são muito mais económicos.

In terms of intensity, you can modify 'económico' with adverbs like 'muito' (very), 'pouco' (little/not very), or 'extremamente' (extremely). This is common when comparing products. For example, 'Este frigorífico é pouco económico' suggests it consumes too much electricity. Conversely, 'É o modelo mais económico do mercado' identifies it as the most efficient option available. When using it to mean 'cheap', it is often more polite or professional than 'barato'. If a hotel is 'económico', it implies good value; if it is 'barato', it might imply it is of lower quality.

Procuramos uma solução que seja tecnicamente viável e económica.

Comparative Usage: Used with 'mais' or 'menos' to compare efficiency. Example: 'O comboio é mais económico do que o avião'.

Viajar em época baixa é muito mais económico.

As medidas económicas foram bem recebidas pelos mercados.

You will encounter económico in a variety of settings, ranging from high-level political discourse to the aisles of a local supermarket. In the media, it is a staple of the 'Economia' section of newspapers like Público or Expresso. Journalists frequently discuss 'o panorama económico' (the economic outlook) or 'a crise económica' (the economic crisis). If you watch the evening news (Telejornal), you will hear experts debating 'o crescimento económico' (economic growth) or 'o desenvolvimento económico' (economic development). These contexts are formal and usually refer to the state of the nation or the world.

News & Media: Frequent in headlines regarding inflation, GDP, and government spending. Example: 'Recuperação económica' (Economic recovery).

O jornal destaca o sucesso económico da região Norte.

Advertising & Shopping: Used to market products that save money. Example: 'Embalagem económica' (Value pack/Family size).

Esta é a opção mais económica para a sua família.

In the travel industry, you will see 'Classe Económica' (Economy Class) on airline websites and tickets. This is the standard term for the most affordable seating option. Similarly, car rental agencies will categorize their smallest, most fuel-efficient vehicles as 'carros económicos'. In a professional environment, a manager might ask for an 'estudo económico' (economic study/feasibility study) before starting a new project to ensure it is financially viable. Even in casual conversation, a friend might describe a new restaurant as 'bastante económico', meaning it's a great place to eat without spending too much.

Reservei um bilhete em classe económica para Londres.

Aviation & Travel: Standard terminology for budget travel options. Example: 'Voo económico'.

O aluguer de um carro económico poupou-nos muito dinheiro em combustível.

O setor económico está a reagir positivamente às notícias.

One of the most frequent errors for English speakers is failing to distinguish between 'economic' and 'economical' because Portuguese uses the same word for both. While this simplifies the vocabulary, it requires the learner to pay closer attention to context. Another common mistake is the confusion between económico and barato. While they can be synonyms, 'barato' simply means low price, whereas 'económico' implies efficiency or value for money. Calling a person 'barato' is nonsensical or insulting, but calling them 'económico' means they are thrifty and wise with money.

Confusing with 'Barato': Mistake: 'Este carro é barato de combustível.' Correct: 'Este carro é económico'. 'Barato' refers to the price of the car, 'económico' to its consumption.

Não é apenas um produto barato, é uma escolha económica a longo prazo.

Spelling & Accents: Mistake: Writing 'economico' without the accent. Correct: 'económico'. The accent is mandatory to indicate the stressed syllable and the open 'o' sound.

O sucesso económico depende de vários fatores.

Gender agreement is another pitfall. Because many economic terms are feminine (like 'crise', 'medida', 'política'), learners often forget to change the ending of the adjective. Saying 'o crise económico' is doubly wrong because 'crise' is feminine and the adjective must match. It should be 'a crise económica'. Similarly, when referring to a group of things, the plural 's' is often dropped by beginners. 'Os carros são económico' is incorrect; it must be 'Os carros são económicos'. Practice matching the ending of the adjective to the noun until it becomes second nature.

Estas lâmpadas são muito mais económicas do que as antigas.

False Friends: While 'económico' is a cognate, don't confuse 'economista' (economist - the person) with 'económico' (the adjective).

O economista sugeriu um plano mais económico.

A estabilidade económica é fundamental para o investimento.

To truly master económico, it helps to understand its relationship with other words in the same semantic field. Depending on what you want to emphasize—price, efficiency, or the study of money—you might choose a different term. The most common synonym in a practical sense is poupado (thrifty/saving). If you are talking about a person who doesn't like to spend money, 'poupado' is very common in Portugal. Another related term is rentável (profitable/cost-effective), which focuses on the return on investment rather than just the lack of spending.

Económico vs. Barato: 'Barato' means the price tag is low. 'Económico' means it is efficient to use or provides good value. A cheap car might be expensive to run, making it 'barato' but not 'económico'.

Este menu de almoço é muito económico para a qualidade que oferece.

Económico vs. Financeiro: 'Económico' relates to the broader economy or efficiency. 'Financeiro' relates specifically to money, banking, and cash flow. 'Crise económica' (systemic) vs 'Problemas financeiros' (personal/cash-related).

O diretor financeiro aprovou o orçamento económico.

Other useful words include frugal (frugal), which is more formal and describes a lifestyle of simplicity, and mão-de-vaca (stingy/cheapskate), which is a very common Brazilian idiom (also used in Portugal) for someone who hates spending money. In a business context, you might hear viável (viable), which often implies that something is 'económico' enough to be worth doing. Understanding these nuances allows you to be more precise in your speech and avoid the repetitive use of 'bom' or 'barato'.

A nossa empresa procura um crescimento sustentável e económico.

Económico vs. Eficiente: While similar, 'eficiente' (efficient) can refer to time or effort, while 'económico' almost always involves a saving of money or physical resources like fuel.

O novo sistema é mais eficiente e muito mais económico.

O impacto económico da pandemia foi global.

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O café é muito económico.

The coffee is very cheap/affordable.

Masculine singular agreement.

Este é um hotel económico.

This is a budget hotel.

Adjective follows the noun.

A maçã é económica.

The apple is cheap.

Feminine singular agreement.

Eu compro pão económico.

I buy cheap bread.

Direct object description.

O carro não é económico.

The car is not economical.

Negative sentence.

Eles têm uma vida económica.

They have an economical life.

Feminine singular agreement.

Onde está o menu económico?

Where is the budget menu?

Interrogative sentence.

As lojas são económicas.

The shops are affordable.

Feminine plural agreement.

Este carro é muito económico no consumo.

This car is very fuel-efficient.

Focus on efficiency.

Viajar de autocarro é mais económico.

Traveling by bus is more economical.

Comparative structure.

Comprei uma embalagem económica de detergente.

I bought a value pack of detergent.

Common shopping term.

O meu pai é um homem muito económico.

My father is a very thrifty man.

Describing personality.

Prefiro voar em classe económica.

I prefer to fly in economy class.

Standard travel term.

Esta lâmpada é económica.

This light bulb is energy-saving.

Feminine singular.

Os preços aqui são bastante económicos.

The prices here are quite affordable.

Masculine plural.

É mais económico cozinhar em casa.

It is more economical to cook at home.

Impersonal expression.

A crise económica afetou muitas famílias.

The economic crisis affected many families.

Abstract noun phrase.

O governo propõe um novo plano económico.

The government proposes a new economic plan.

Political context.

Precisamos de encontrar uma solução mais económica.

We need to find a more economical solution.

Problem-solving context.

O crescimento económico foi de dois por cento.

Economic growth was two percent.

Statistical context.

Ela estuda o impacto económico do turismo.

She studies the economic impact of tourism.

Academic context.

Este modelo de negócio não é económico.

This business model is not economical.

Business context.

As medidas económicas foram anunciadas ontem.

The economic measures were announced yesterday.

Feminine plural.

O setor económico está em mudança.

The economic sector is changing.

Masculine singular.

A estabilidade económica é vital para o país.

Economic stability is vital for the country.

Formal abstract noun.

O jornal 'O Económico' publicou uma análise profunda.

The newspaper 'O Económico' published a deep analysis.

Proper noun usage.

Devemos incentivar a atividade económica local.

We should encourage local economic activity.

Policy discussion.

O projeto é tecnicamente possível, mas não económico.

The project is technically possible, but not economical.

Contrastive adjectives.

As sanções económicas tiveram um efeito imediato.

The economic sanctions had an immediate effect.

International relations.

O bloco económico europeu é muito poderoso.

The European economic bloc is very powerful.

Geopolitical context.

Ele tem um pensamento económico muito liberal.

He has a very liberal economic thought.

Ideological context.

A recuperação económica será lenta mas constante.

The economic recovery will be slow but steady.

Future prediction.

A conjuntura económica atual é imprevisível.

The current economic situation is unpredictable.

Advanced vocabulary (conjuntura).

O ensaio aborda a história económica do século XIX.

The essay addresses the economic history of the 19th century.

Academic writing.

Existem várias teorias económicas sobre a inflação.

There are several economic theories about inflation.

Theoretical context.

A viabilidade económica do projeto está em causa.

The economic viability of the project is in question.

Formal expression.

Os indicadores económicos sugerem uma recessão.

The economic indicators suggest a recession.

Technical term.

A globalização económica trouxe novos desafios.

Economic globalization brought new challenges.

Sociological context.

O poder económico está concentrado em poucas mãos.

Economic power is concentrated in few hands.

Critical analysis.

A política económica deve ser mais inclusiva.

Economic policy should be more inclusive.

Normative statement.

A hegemonia económica está a deslocar-se para o Oriente.

Economic hegemony is shifting to the East.

High-level geopolitical term.

O paradigma económico mudou após a revolução industrial.

The economic paradigm changed after the industrial revolution.

Epistemological context.

A resiliência económica do país foi posta à prova.

The country's economic resilience was put to the test.

Metaphorical usage.

O determinismo económico é uma visão redutora da história.

Economic determinism is a reductive view of history.

Philosophical critique.

A volatilidade económica gera incerteza nos mercados.

Economic volatility generates uncertainty in the markets.

Financial jargon.

O sistema económico atual enfrenta críticas severas.

The current economic system faces severe criticism.

Systemic analysis.

A integração económica regional é um processo complexo.

Regional economic integration is a complex process.

Institutional context.

A soberania económica é um tema central no debate político.

Economic sovereignty is a central theme in the political debate.

Constitutional/Political context.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Crescimento económico

Crise económica

Classe económica

Plano económico

Desenvolvimento económico

Setor económico

Impacto económico

Sistema económico

Agente económico

Valor económico

عبارات رایج

Embalagem económica

Preço económico

Voo económico

Carro económico

Medidas económicas

Situação económica

Recuperação económica

Estudo económico

Poder económico

Liberdade económica

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

económico vs Barato (Cheap)

económico vs Financeiro (Financial)

económico vs Economista (Economist)

اصطلاحات و عبارات

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

económico vs

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

نحوه استفاده

nuance

Can mean 'economic' or 'economical'.

regional

PT-PT: económico, PT-BR: econômico.

اشتباهات رایج

Saying 'o crise económico' (should be 'a crise económica').
Forgetting the accent: 'economico'.
Using 'barato' to describe a fuel-efficient car.
Using 'económico' as a noun for 'economist' (should be 'economista').
Not pluralizing: 'os carros económico'.

نکات

Gender Match

Always check the noun. 'O plano' -> 'económico'. 'A medida' -> 'económica'.

Beyond Cheap

Use it for fuel or energy efficiency, not just price.

Supermarket Brands

Look for 'Marca Económica' for budget options in Portugal.

The Open O

In Portugal, the 'ó' is very open, like the 'o' in 'hot'.

Professionalism

Use 'económico' in business emails instead of 'barato'.

Booking Flights

Select 'Económica' for the cheapest seats.

Efficiency

If it saves resources (time, fuel, money), it is 'económico'.

Comparatives

Use 'mais económico do que' to compare two products.

News Reading

Expect this word in every financial news article.

Accent Mark

The accent is crucial for correct pronunciation and spelling.

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ریشه کلمه

Greek

بافت فرهنگی

Spelled 'econômico' with a closed 'o' sound.

Strong emphasis on 'poupado' as a virtue.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"Achas que este carro é económico?"

"Qual é a situação económica no teu país?"

"Preferes viajar em classe económica?"

"Conheces algum restaurante económico por aqui?"

"Como podemos ser mais económicos em casa?"

موضوعات نگارش

Descreve um produto económico que compraste recentemente.

Escreve sobre a situação económica da tua cidade.

És uma pessoa económica ou gostas de gastar dinheiro?

Como é que a crise económica mudou a vida das pessoas?

Quais são as vantagens de ter um carro económico?

سوالات متداول

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Yes, it can mean cheap, but it usually implies 'good value' or 'efficient' rather than just a low price.

'Económico' relates to the economy or efficiency, while 'financeiro' relates specifically to money and banking.

You say 'Classe Económica'.

In Portugal it is 'económico'. In Brazil it is 'econômico'.

Yes, it means the person is thrifty or saves money.

On the second 'o': e-co-nó-mi-co.

It is feminine: 'a crise económica'.

The plural is 'económicas'.

Almost always, especially in standard descriptions.

The most common opposite is 'caro' (expensive) or 'dispendioso'.