How to Say "thrift" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “thrift” is “economía” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
The quality of using money and resources carefully

Examples
Hizo una gran economía al comprar la ropa de segunda mano.
She made a great saving/showed great thrift by buying the second-hand clothes.
Debemos practicar la economía en el uso del agua.
We must practice careful management in our water usage.
Personal vs. Global
When referring to a personal act of saving, it often translates better as 'thrift' or 'saving' rather than 'economy' (which usually implies the national system).
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