tightfisted
[/taɪtˈfɪstəd/]
adjective
avarento
1. unwilling to spend money; stingy; miserly
He is a tightfisted person who never buys anyone a drink.
Ele é uma pessoa avarenta que nunca compra bebida para ninguém.
2. characterized by reluctance to part with money or resources
The company's tightfisted budget policy frustrated the employees.
A política orçamentária avarenta da empresa frustrou os funcionários.
In Brazilian culture, being called 'avarento' or 'mão de vaca' is generally considered a negative character trait, as generosity and sharing are valued social behaviors. In American culture, while frugality can be respected, being tightfisted often carries a negative connotation of being unwilling to contribute appropriately in social situations.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →