tacaño

stingy, cheap, miserly

Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation

/taˈka.ɲo/

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Cultural Note

Being called 'tacaño' in Spanish-speaking culture is a significant insult, as generosity is deeply valued. In social settings, there's strong cultural pressure to be generous — especially when it comes to inviting others to meals or drinks. Regional variations exist: in some parts of Latin America, 'codo' (elbow) or 'amarrado' (tied up) are slang alternatives.

📝 Example Sentences

No seas tacaño, invita una ronda.

Don't be stingy, buy a round.

Es tan tacaño que nunca deja propina.

He's so cheap that he never leaves a tip.

Mi jefe es muy tacaño con los bonos.

My boss is very stingy with bonuses.

📊 Adjective Forms

Gender Form
feminine tacaña
masculine tacaño
feminine_plural tacañas
masculine_plural tacaños

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