skimp in Spanish
skimp in Spanish is escatimar, cicatear, mezquinar — skimp means to spend or use less of something than is really needed, to save money or effort.
skimp in Spanish
escatimar
(intransitive) To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.
cicatear
(intransitive) To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.
mezquinar
(intransitive) To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.
pichicatear
(intransitive) To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.
racanear
(intransitive) To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.
retacear
(intransitive) To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.
What does "skimp" mean?
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verb To spend or use less of something than is really needed, to save money or effort.
"Don't skimp on insulation, or you'll regret it in winter."
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skimp in a sentence
- Don't skimp on insulation, or you'll regret it in winter.
- She refused to skimp on ingredients for the cake.
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What is "skimp" in Spanish?
"skimp" in Spanish is escatimar, cicatear, mezquinar. skimp means: To spend or use less of something than is really needed, to save money or effort.
How do you use "skimp" in a sentence?
Example: "Don't skimp on insulation, or you'll regret it in winter." In Spanish, "skimp" is escatimar, cicatear, mezquinar.
Are there other ways to say "skimp" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "skimp": escatimar, cicatear, mezquinar, pichicatear, racanear, retacear.
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