retacear
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retacear
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (general) (South America)
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
a. to skimp on
Las autoridades están retaceando fondos necesarios para poner el proyecto en marcha.The authorities are skimping on funds needed to put the project into motion.
b. to spare
La comunidad no ha retaceado esfuerzo alguno en la ayuda a las víctimas de la tormenta.The community has spared no effort in helping the victims of the storm.
c. to stint on
Era un hombre miserable que les retaceaba ropa y comida a sus hijos.He was a miserly man who stinted his children on clothes and food.
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Conjugations
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