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    Huérfano (en. Orphan)

    /weɾˈfano/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who has lost their father.
    The orphan was adopted by a loving family.
    El huérfano fue adoptado por una familia cariñosa.
    A person who has lost their mother.
    The orphan girl received emotional support at the orphanage.
    La niña huérfana recibió apoyo emocional en el orfanato.
    A person who has lost both parents.
    Orphans often face many challenges in life.
    Los huérfanos suelen enfrentar muchos desafíos en la vida.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'orphanus', which means 'orphan'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    orphan of love
    A person who feels alone and unloved.
    huérfano de amor
    orphan of war
    A child who has lost their parents due to armed conflicts.
    huérfano de guerra
    to be a social orphan
    To feel isolated or marginalized in society.
    ser un huérfano social

    Related Words

    orphanage
    Institution intended to accommodate orphaned children.
    orfanato
    adoption
    Legal process by which a person becomes the parent of an orphaned child.
    adopción
    guardianship
    Legal responsibility for a minor in the absence of their parents.
    tutela

    Slang Meanings

    Sad or lonely.
    Today I feel orphaned of friends.
    Hoy me siento huérfano de amigos.
    Helpless in a general context.
    That place feels orphaned of life.
    Ese lugar se siente huérfano sin vida.