Meaning
To set aside money for future use.
Cultural Background
The 'Día Mundial del Ahorro' (World Savings Day) is celebrated on October 31st, and banks often have special promotions for children to open their first savings accounts. In Mexico, 'tandas' are a popular informal way to save money within a group of friends or coworkers. Everyone contributes a weekly amount, and one person takes the whole pot each week. Due to historical inflation, 'ahorrar dinero' often implies buying US Dollars ('ahorrar en dólares') rather than keeping local currency in a bank.
The 'Para' Rule
Always use 'para' after 'ahorrar dinero' to state your goal. It makes your Spanish sound much more natural.
The Silent H
Don't pronounce the 'h' in ahorrar. It's not 'ha-horrar', it's 'a-o-rrar'.
Meaning
To set aside money for future use.
The 'Para' Rule
Always use 'para' after 'ahorrar dinero' to state your goal. It makes your Spanish sound much more natural.
The Silent H
Don't pronounce the 'h' in ahorrar. It's not 'ha-horrar', it's 'a-o-rrar'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ahorrar'.
Yo ________ dinero para comprar un teléfono nuevo.
The subject is 'Yo', so the verb must end in -o.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I save money on food'?
'Ahorrar' is the correct verb for financial saving.
Match the Spanish phrase to its English meaning.
1. Ahorrar para un viaje, 2. Ahorrar en la factura, 3. No puedo ahorrar.
Para = for, En = on, No puedo = I can't.
Complete the dialogue.
Juan: ¿Por qué no compras ese café? Maria: Porque quiero ________ dinero.
Maria is not buying the coffee because she wants to save.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesYo ________ dinero para comprar un teléfono nuevo.
The subject is 'Yo', so the verb must end in -o.
How do you say 'I save money on food'?
'Ahorrar' is the correct verb for financial saving.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Para = for, En = on, No puedo = I can't.
Juan: ¿Por qué no compras ese café? Maria: Porque quiero ________ dinero.
Maria is not buying the coffee because she wants to save.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, if the context is clear, 'ahorrar' alone usually implies saving money.
'Ahorrar' is more common for individuals; 'economizar' is more technical or formal.
Related Phrases
Hacer una hucha
similarTo start a savings pot.
Malbaratar
contrastTo waste or squander money.
Invertir
builds onTo invest.
