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Conjugation Chart of “Ahorrar” (to save) in the Present Tense
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | ahorro |
Tú | ahorras |
Él / Ella / Usted | ahorra |
Nosotros / Nosotras | ahorramos |
Vosotros / Vosotras | ahorráis |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | ahorran |
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Understanding the Present Tense of “Ahorrar”
The Present Tense of ahorrar is used to describe actions that are happening right now or that occur habitually. For example, Ahorro dinero cada mes para mis vacaciones. (I save money every month for my vacations.)
Ahorrar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.
How to Use Ahorrar in the Present Tense
Ahorrar generally means to save or economize, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To save money: This is the most common meaning, referring to setting aside money for future use. For example, Yo ahorro una parte de mi sueldo cada mes. (I save part of my salary every month.)
To economize or conserve: It can also mean to use resources sparingly or efficiently. For example, Ahorramos agua cerrando la llave mientras nos enjabonamos. (We conserve water by turning off the faucet while lathering up.)
To avoid or prevent (colloquial): In informal contexts, it can mean to avoid or prevent something undesirable. For example, Me ahorro los problemas quedándome en casa. (I avoid problems by staying home.)
To omit or skip (colloquial): In a colloquial sense, it can mean to omit or skip something. For example, Nos ahorramos las presentaciones y vamos directo al grano. (We skip the introductions and get straight to the point.)
Real Life Examples of Ahorrar in the Present Tense
Yo ahorro dinero cada mes para mis vacaciones. (I save money every month for my vacations.)
¿Tú ahorras para tu jubilación? (Do you save for your retirement?)
Mi hermana ahorra una parte de su sueldo para comprar una casa. (My sister saves part of her salary to buy a house.)
Ahorramos energía apagando las luces cuando no las necesitamos. (We save energy by turning off the lights when we don’t need them.)
¿Ahorráis agua cerrando la llave mientras os cepilláis los dientes? (Do you save water by turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth?)
Mis padres ahorran para poder viajar cuando se jubilen. (My parents save so they can travel when they retire.)
En mi trabajo, ahorramos papel reutilizando las hojas impresas por un lado. (At my job, we save paper by reusing sheets printed on one side.)
¿Cuánto ahorras al mes para tus gastos imprevistos? (How much do you save each month for unexpected expenses?)
Los jóvenes ahorran para poder independizarse. (Young people save to be able to become independent.)
En mi familia, ahorramos para poder comprar regalos en Navidad. (In my family, we save to be able to buy gifts at Christmas.)
¿Ahorráis combustible conduciendo de manera eficiente? (Do you save fuel by driving efficiently?)
Muchas personas ahorran para poder viajar durante sus vacaciones. (Many people save to be able to travel during their vacations.)
Cuando ahorro, puedo comprarme cosas que realmente quiero. (When I save, I can buy myself things I really want.)
¿Ahorras para poder darte algunos gustos de vez en cuando? (Do you save to be able to treat yourself occasionally?)
Ellos ahorran para poder enviar dinero a sus familias en el extranjero. (They save to be able to send money to their families abroad.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Ahorrar (to save) in the Present Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo ahorro | I save |
Tú ahorras | You save |
Él / Ella / Usted ahorra | He / She / You (formal) saves |
Nosotros / Nosotras ahorramos | We save |
Vosotros / Vosotras ahorráis | You all save |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes ahorran | They / You all (formal) save |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.