Meaning
To keep money for future use; to spend less.
Cultural Background
The 'Rebajas' (sales) in January and July are the most popular times for Spaniards to 'ahorrar dinero' on clothing and tech. The concept of 'Tandas' is a traditional informal savings group where friends or coworkers 'ahorran dinero' together and take turns receiving a lump sum. Due to historical inflation, 'ahorrar dinero' often implies converting local currency to US Dollars ('ahorrar en dólares') to preserve value.
Use with 'para'
Always follow 'ahorrar dinero' with 'para' + [noun/verb] to sound more natural when explaining your goals.
The Silent H
Never pronounce the 'h'. It is 'a-o-rar', not 'a-ho-rar'.
Meaning
To keep money for future use; to spend less.
Use with 'para'
Always follow 'ahorrar dinero' with 'para' + [noun/verb] to sound more natural when explaining your goals.
The Silent H
Never pronounce the 'h'. It is 'a-o-rar', not 'a-ho-rar'.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.
Quiero ______ dinero para comprar un coche nuevo.
'Ahorrar' is the correct verb for financial saving.
Fill in the missing word.
Ella ______ dinero todos los meses en su cuenta bancaria.
The third-person singular of 'ahorrar' is 'ahorra'.
Match the goal with the action.
Goal: Comprar una casa.
To buy a house, you need to save money.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Por qué no sales hoy? B: Porque necesito ______ dinero.
Staying in is a common way to save money.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Ways to Ahorrar Dinero
At Home
- • La hucha
- • Cocinar en casa
- • Apagar las luces
At the Bank
- • Cuenta de ahorros
- • Depósitos
- • Intereses
Practice Bank
4 exercisesQuiero ______ dinero para comprar un coche nuevo.
'Ahorrar' is the correct verb for financial saving.
Ella ______ dinero todos los meses en su cuenta bancaria.
The third-person singular of 'ahorrar' is 'ahorra'.
Goal: Comprar una casa.
To buy a house, you need to save money.
A: ¿Por qué no sales hoy? B: Porque necesito ______ dinero.
Staying in is a common way to save money.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, if the context is clear, 'ahorrar' alone usually implies money.
No, for lives you must use 'salvar'.
Related Phrases
Ahorrar tiempo
similarTo save time
Derrochar dinero
contrastTo waste/squander money
Invertir dinero
builds onTo invest money
