economizar
1. to spend less money; to reduce expenses
We need to economize on our household budget.
Precisamos economizar no orçamento doméstico.
2. to use something sparingly or efficiently
She economized on water during the drought.
Ela economizou água durante a seca.
3. to make savings; to cut costs
The company had to economize due to declining profits.
A empresa teve que economizar devido aos lucros em declínio.
NYC Slang
tighten your belt, pinch pennies
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