No. 994 in Portuguese
econômico
Economic; cost-effective; economical.
In a sentence
Este carro é muito econômico no consumo de combustível.
This car is very economical in fuel consumption.
In this sentence, 'econômico' describes a car that uses fuel efficiently, emphasizing frugality or cost-effectiveness.
As propostas do governo são voltadas para o desenvolvimento econômico do país.
The government's proposals are focused on the country's economic development.
Here, 'econômico' refers to matters related to economy or financial affairs, describing policies aimed at enhancing the country's economic status.
Ele é um professor econômico em suas palavras, mas eficaz em suas explicações.
He is an economical teacher in his words but effective in his explanations.
In this context, 'econômico' describes a person's manner of communicating, where they use few words to convey meaning, highlighting brevity and conciseness.
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