What does «escatimar» mean in Spanish?

  • To give parsimoniously, to be sparing with something. To use as little of something as possible.

    Examples of use in Spanish: "escatimar la comida", "escatimar los elogios", "la crítica no escatimó elogios para la nueva obra del escritor"

  • To reduce, to diminish, to become scarce.

    Examples of use in Spanish: "acusan al municipio de escatimar recursos para arreglar este populoso barrio".

  • Saving.

    Examples of use in Spanish: "escatimar sus energías".

  • Vitiating or adulterating the meaning of words or writings by maliciously misinterpreting them.
  • Recognize, trace, look carefully.
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