The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Ahorrar is used to give direct instructions to save or put aside money, for example Ahorra un poco cada mes para tus vacaciones. (Save a little each month for your vacation.)

Ahorrar is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperative conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Ahorrar (to save) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Ahorrar generally means to save or economize, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

Literal meaning: To save money or resources, for example, ¡Ahorra dinero para el futuro! (Save money for the future!)

Figurative meaning: To conserve or use sparingly, for example, ¡Ahorra agua cuando te bañes! (Save water when you shower!)

Colloquial meaning: To avoid doing something or skip it, for example, ¡Ahórrate los detalles aburridos! (Spare me the boring details!)

Rude meaning: To shut up or be quiet (impolite), for example, ¡Ahórrate tus comentarios estúpidos! (Spare me your stupid comments!)

Examples

Examples of Ahorrar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Ahorra dinero para tus vacaciones! (Save money for your vacation!)

Mamá, ahorremos energía apagando las luces cuando no las necesitemos. (Mom, let’s save energy by turning off the lights when we don’t need them.)

Señor, le recomiendo que ahorre para su jubilación. (Sir, I recommend that you save for your retirement.)

Amigos, ahorren agua cerrando la llave mientras se enjalogan. (Friends, save water by turning off the faucet while you lather up.)

Oye Juan, ahorra espacio en tu celular borrando aplicaciones que no usas. (Hey Juan, save space on your phone by deleting apps you don’t use.)

Compañeros de trabajo, ahorremos papel imprimiendo solo lo necesario. (Co-workers, let’s save paper by only printing what’s needed.)

Hija, ahorra tiempo preparando tu lonche la noche anterior. (Daughter, save time by preparing your lunch the night before.)

Vecinos, ahorren combustible conduciendo a velocidades moderadas. (Neighbors, save fuel by driving at moderate speeds.)

Estudiantes, ahorren esfuerzo usando técnicas de estudio efectivas. (Students, save effort by using effective study techniques.)

Joven, ahorra para tu futuro en lugar de gastar en lujos. (Young person, save for your future instead of spending on luxuries.)

Equipo, ahorremos recursos reutilizando materiales cuando sea posible. (Team, let’s save resources by reusing materials when possible.)

Señora, ahorre energía desconectando los electrodomésticos cuando no los use. (Ma’am, save energy by unplugging appliances when not in use.)

Amigos, ahorren datos de su plan celular usando WiFi cuando puedan. (Friends, save data on your cell plan by using WiFi when you can.)

Hijo, ahorra batería en tu laptop ajustando el brillo de la pantalla. (Son, save battery on your laptop by adjusting the screen brightness.)

Colegas, ahorremos tiempo en reuniones siendo concisos y enfocados. (Colleagues, let’s save time in meetings by being concise and focused.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Ahorrar (to save) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.