poupando

[pow-ˈpɑ̃-du]

verb

saving

1. present participle of poupar; accumulating money by spending less than one earns

She is saving money for a new house.

Ela está poupando dinheiro para uma casa nova.

2. preserving or conserving something; avoiding waste or unnecessary use

We are saving electricity by turning off lights.

Estamos poupando eletricidade apagando as luzes.

3. sparing someone from something unpleasant; protecting

I'm sparing you the details.

Estou poupando você dos detalhes.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

poupando

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

poupando

Common in financial contexts

Portugal

poupando

Standard European Portuguese usage

poupando para dias melhores - saving for better days

poupar até o último centavo - to save every last penny

não poupar esforços - to spare no effort

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