thrift
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thrift(
thrihft
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (general)
a. la frugalidad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The people in Maine are known for their thrift. Many people find ways to repurpose things instead of throwing them away.La gente de Maine se conocen por su frugalidad. Muchas personas buscan formas de reutilizar las cosas en vez de tirarlas.
b. el ahorro (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My grandparents were only able to retire because of a lifetime of thrift.Mis abuelos solo pudieron jubilarse debido a toda una vida de ahorro.
2. (small bank)
a. la caja de ahorros (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The local thrift gave us a mortgage for our house that we could afford.La caja de ahorros local nos otorgó una hipoteca para nuestra casa que nos podíamos permitir.
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