B2 — Upper Intermediateadjective
frugale
frugal, simple, modest
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
sobriomodestoparsimoniosoessenzialespartano
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
lussuosoeccessivosontuosoprodigoabbondante
Usage note
'Sobrio' means sober/restrained. 'Parsimonioso' means sparing with money. 'Spartano' suggests a tough, no-frills lifestyle.
Example
"Conduceva una vita frugale, spendendo solo lo strettamente necessario."
"She led a frugal life, spending only what was strictly necessary."
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