/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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