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frugale — meaning in English

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English meaning

frugal adjective Careful with money; avoiding unnecessary spending or waste.
spare adjective Extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.

Senses

frugale is used for these senses in English:

frugal Of something which is consumed (such as money, goods, etc.): Careful or wise in expenditure; avoiding waste.
spare Sparing; frugal; parsimonious; not spending much money.

spare — full definition

adjective Extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
adjective Lean or thin, especially of a person's build.
verb To refrain from harming, punishing, or destroying something or someone.
verb To make something available, especially time or money, for someone else's use.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

di ricambio di riserva di scorta superfluo ulteriore parsimonioso magro smilzo scarso risparmiare