Relating to money and finance, or being cost-effective and inexpensive
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Económico means economic and is a direct cognate of the English word.
económico
economic, financial
Relating to the economy, money, business, or finance.
La crisis económica afectó a muchas familiasThe economic crisis affected many families
Las noticias económicas muestran crecimientoThe financial news shows growth
cheap, inexpensive, affordable, economical
Something that is economical in terms of cost means it saves you money.
Este restaurante es muy económico y la comida es deliciosaThis restaurant is very affordable and the food is delicious
Compré un vuelo económico a MadridI bought an inexpensive flight to Madrid