thrift

the quality of being careful with money and not spending more than is necessary

economía, ahorro, prudencia financiera

• thrift in something

Collocations thrift in spending · practicing thrift

• She is known for her thrift and careful management of the household budget.

  Ella es conocida por su economía y manejo cuidadoso del presupuesto familiar.

the money that is saved by being careful with spending

ahorro, ahorro de dinero

• thrift from something

Collocations thrift from savings · accumulate thrift

• The company's thrift has allowed it to invest in new technology.

  La economía de la empresa le ha permitido invertir en nueva tecnología.

a charity shop or store that sells second-hand goods to raise money for a charitable cause

tienda de caridad, tienda benéfica

• thrift + of

Collocations thrift shop · donate to a thrift

• She volunteers at the local thrift, helping people find affordable clothes.

  Ella es voluntaria en la tienda de caridad local, ayudando a las personas a encontrar ropa asequible.

an old-fashioned word for thriftiness or the quality of being thrifty

economía, prudencia financiera

• thrift + in

Collocations thrift in the past · historical thrift

• The concept of thrift was highly valued during the Great Depression.

  El concepto de economía fue muy valorado durante la Gran Depresión.