economizou

[e.ko.no.mi.ZOU]

verb

saved (money); economized

1. Past tense of economizar: to save money by spending less; to be frugal

She saved money by cutting unnecessary expenses.

Ela economizou dinheiro cortando despesas desnecessárias.

2. To use sparingly or conserve resources

He economized on water during the drought.

Ele economizou água durante a seca.

NYC Slang

saved some cash; pinched pennies

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General Brazilian

economizou

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

economizou

Standard usage, common in financial contexts

Portugal

economizou

Standard usage, also used in European Portuguese

economizar nos gastos

economizar energia

economizar tempo

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