Economical Meaning in English
word
ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəɫ/, /ˌikəˈnɑmɪkəɫ
ek-uh-NAH-mi-kuhl, ee-kuh-NAH-mi-kuhl
ˌiːkənˈɒmɪkəl
ee-kuhn-OM-i-kuhl
Definition
Describes something that does not use a lot of money, resources, or energy; cost-effective or saving money.
Usage & Nuances
'Economical' means something saves money/resources, not just that it is related to the economy. Don’t confuse with 'economic', which refers to the economy as a whole. Common phrases: 'economical car', 'economical solution'. Formal or neutral; not used for people (say 'thrifty' for people).
Spanish: económico - ahorrativoPortuguese (BR): econômico - que economizaPortuguese (PT): económico - poupadoChinese (Simplified): 经济的 - 节约的Chinese (Traditional): 經濟的 - 節省的Hindi: किफायती - बचत करने वालाArabic: اقتصادي - موفِّرBengali: অর্থসঞ্চয়ী - সাশ্রয়ীRussian: экономичныйJapanese: 経済的Vietnamese: tiết kiệmKorean: 경제적인Turkish: ekonomikUrdu: کفایتی - بچت والاIndonesian: hemat - ekonomis
Example Sentences
This washing machine is very economical.
basic
We chose the most economical option.
basic
She cooked a tasty and economical meal.
basic
A hybrid car is more economical in the long run.
natural
If you want to save on bills, being economical with electricity helps.
natural
That hotel is basic but very economical for a weekend trip.
natural