miserliness

[ˈmaɪzərlɪnəs]

nounfeminine

avareza

1. extreme unwillingness to spend money or give; stinginess

His miserliness prevented him from enjoying the fruits of his labor.

Sua avareza o impediu de desfrutar dos frutos do seu trabalho.

2. the quality or condition of being a miser; excessive frugality

The miserliness of the wealthy landlord was notorious in the village.

A avareza do rico proprietário era notória na aldeia.

NYC Slang

being cheap or stingy

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General Brazilian

avareza

most common term

Rio de Janeiro

avareza

standard usage

São Paulo

avareza

standard usage; also ganância

Portugal

avareza

also used: mesquinhez (more emphatic)

a tightfisted approach to money

penny wise and pound foolish

not worth his salt

avareza mata o homem (Portuguese: greed kills the man)

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