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    Mísera (en. Miserable)

    ˈmizɛra

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Refers to a person who lives in misery or extreme poverty.
    The misery in which that family lives is alarming.
    La mísera en que vive esa familia es alarmante.
    The condition of being miserable or living in inhumane conditions.
    The misery of many in the city should concern us.
    La mísera de muchos en la ciudad nos debería preocupar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'miserabilis', which means 'worthy of compassion'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    miserable life
    Life full of deprivations and suffering.
    vida mísera
    in misery
    To be in a situation of extreme poverty.
    en la mísera
    fall into misery
    To reach a state of extreme poverty.
    caer en la mísera

    Related Words

    misery
    Condition of extreme poverty.
    miseria
    miserable
    One who lives in misery or is very poor.
    miserable
    mercy
    Compassion felt for those who suffer.
    misericordia

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who has no money or belongings.
    That guy is a miser, he doesn't even have money to eat.
    Ese tipo es una mísera, no tiene ni para comer.
    A person who is always asking for help because they have nothing.
    I don't know how he can be so miserable, he's always asking for alms.
    No sé cómo puede ser tan mísera, siempre está solicitando limosna.