Kilo Lingo

/ekoˈnomiko/

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Translation

economic, cheap

Word origin

From Latin oeconomicus, from Greek oikonomikos ('of household management'), formed from oikos ('house') plus nomos ('management, law'). The everyday sense of 'cheap' grew from the idea of thrift.

Origin
Greek
Root
oikonomikos
English cognates
economic, economy

Grammar

Feminineeconómica
Masc pluraleconómicos
Fem pluraleconómicas

Examples

atraviesa .

The country is going through a difficult economic crisis.

.

We are looking for a cheaper hotel for the holidays.

gasolina.

This car is very economical on petrol.

mejoró .

The family's financial situation improved this year.

mediodía.

They offer cheap set menus at lunchtime.

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