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frugal people

[ˈfruːɡəl ˈpiːpəl]
noun phrasepl: frugal people
pessoas frugais
1. individuals who are economical with money and resources, avoiding unnecessary expenses and waste
Frugal people often cook at home instead of eating out.
Pessoas frugais frequentemente cozinham em casa em vez de comer fora.
2. those who practice thriftiness and careful spending habits
Frugal people save money by buying generic brands.
Pessoas frugais economizam dinheiro comprando marcas genéricas.
NYC Slang
penny-pinchers, cheapskates (informal/derogatory), tight with money
Synonyms
thrifty peopleeconomical peoplesparing peopleprudent people
Antonyms
spendthrift peopleextravagant peoplewasteful peopleprofligate people

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoas frugais
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
pessoas frugais / povo poupador
poupador is colloquially used
São Paulo
pessoas frugais / pessoas econômicas
both terms are common
Portugal
pessoas frugais / pessoas poupadas
poupadas is more traditional in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to pinch pennies
to live within one's means
a penny saved is a penny earned
to tighten one's belt
poupança de recursos
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