Spanish Word · Intermediate
escatimar
to use sparingly, to skimp
Pronunciation: /eskatiˈmaɾ/
Meaning
to use sparingly, to skimp
Example
Urrutia apuntó que no se ha escatimado en medios humanos, con la participación de 125 efectivos de todas las administraciones, […].
I use the word "escatimar".
Practice tips
- Practice escatimar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.