economizar
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to save
El gobierno lanzó una campaña para economizar electricidad en los hogares.The government has launched a campaign to save electricity in the home.
b. to economize on
Si deseamos economizar energía y recursos, debemos modificar nuestras pautas actuales de vida.Our present pattern of life must be changed if we want to economize on energy and resources.
c. to economise on (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Con el altísimo precio de la gasolina, tenemos que adoptar nuevas estrategias para economizar combustible.With the soaring price of gasoline, we need to adopt new strategies to economize on fuel,
d. to reduce
En este artículo, encontrarás ideas creativas para economizar gastos en tu boda.In this article, you'll find some creative ideas on how to reduce your wedding costs.
e. to spare
Los padres de Alicia no economizaron esfuerzos para darle la mejor educación.Alicia's parents spared no efforts to give her the best education.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to economize
Ya economizamos en gastos que no son esenciales pero todavía nos cuesta llegar a fin de mes.We've already economized on nonessential spending but are still struggling to make ends meet.
b. to economise (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Mientras no tenga trabajo, voy a tener que economizar.While I'm out of work, I'll need to economise.
c. to save money
Estamos tratando de usar menos el coche para economizar.We're trying to use the car less to save money.
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