avarento
adjectivemasculine/ɐvɐˈɾẽtu/medium
a·va·ren·to
Definition
Who or that which is miserly; excessively attached to money and possessions, spending as little as possible.
The uncle was known for being a miser, he never tipped or gave anything away.
His miserly attitude prevented him from helping his children in a difficult time.
Common collocations
miserly old manto be miserlymiserly behavior
Etymology
Do latim 'avarus' ('ávido, cobiçoso'), com influência de 'avarentar'.