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    Mendigos (en. Beggars)

    /menˈdiɣos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Individuals who are homeless and depend on the charity of others.
    Beggars are often found on the streets of big cities.
    Los mendigos suelen estar presentes en las calles de las grandes ciudades.
    People who ask strangers for money or food.
    The beggar asked the lady for some coins.
    El mendigo le pidió unas monedas a la señora.
    A population that lives on alms due to a lack of resources.
    In some areas, the number of beggars has increased significantly.
    En algunas áreas, el número de mendigos ha aumentado considerablemente.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'mendicus', which means 'beggar' or 'poor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to beg
    To ask for alms or help in a conspicuous manner.
    hacer el mendigo
    to beg
    To ask for alms or financial support.
    mendigar
    beggar for love
    A person who desperately seeks affection or attention.
    mendigo de amor

    Related Words

    alms
    Donation of money or goods to those in need.
    limosna
    poverty
    State of having little or no money and resources.
    pobreza
    charity
    Quality of helping others, especially those in need.
    caridad

    Slang Meanings

    Beggar
    On the corner, there was a beggar asking for help.
    En la esquina había un pordiosero pidiendo ayuda.
    Chalamero
    That chalamero spends all his time in the subway asking for money.
    Ese chalamero se la pasa en el metro pidiendo dinero.