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thriftiness
[ˈθrɪftɪnəs]
noun
economia
1.
the quality of being thrifty; careful management of money and resources; frugality
Her thriftiness allowed her to save enough money for a down payment on a house.
Sua economia permitiu que ela economizasse dinheiro suficiente para dar entrada em uma casa.
2.
the practice of spending money carefully and not wastefully
The family's thriftiness was evident in their reuse of containers and avoidance of unnecessary purchases.
A economia da família era evidente na reutilização de recipientes e na evitar de compras desnecessárias.
Synonyms
frugality
parsimony
economizing
prudence
carefulness
Antonyms
extravagance
wastefulness
profligacy
lavishness
prodigality
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
economia
most common usage
General Brazilian
parcimônia
more formal or literary usage
Portugal
economia
standard usage
Portugal
poupança
emphasis on saving and thrift habits
Related Idioms & Phrases
a penny saved is a penny earned
living within one's means
tightening one's belt
being penny-wise
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