scrimp
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scrimp
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. escatimar
Marla is skinny because she scrimps on food so she can afford designer clothes.Marla es delgada porque escatima la comida para poder pagar ropa de diseño.
b. economizar
If you want to buy a new car this year, you have to start scrimping.Si quieres comprar un carro nuevo este año, tienes que empezar a economizar.
c. apretarse el cinturón
We will have to scrimp, but I think we will be able to take the kids to Disney World this summer.Tendremos que apretarnos el cinturón, pero pienso que podremos llevar a los niños a Disney World este verano.
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