How to Say "nest egg" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “nest egg” is “ahorro” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
He puesto todo mi ahorro en una cuenta del banco.
I have put all my savings into a bank account.
Para comprar una casa, necesitas tener un buen ahorro previo.
To buy a house, you need to have a good amount of savings beforehand.
Ese descuento supuso un ahorro de cincuenta euros.
That discount meant a saving of fifty euros.
Singular vs. Plural
You can use 'ahorro' (singular) or 'ahorros' (plural) to talk about your saved money. 'Ahorros' is much more common when referring to your total bank balance or money you've kept over a long time.
Connecting with 'de'
When you want to say what you are saving, just add 'de' followed by the item: 'ahorro de dinero' (saving of money).
Saving a person vs. Saving money
Mistake: “Using 'salvación' for money.”
Correction: Use 'ahorro' for money or resources. Use 'salvación' only for rescuing someone from danger.
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