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    Mísero (en. Wretched)

    /ˈmizesɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is very poor or scarce.
    His salary is miserable and it doesn’t cover anything.
    Su salario es mísero y no le alcanza para nada.
    That is low in moral or ethical values.
    The act was miserable and despicable.
    El acto fue mísero y despreciable.
    That shows meanness or greed.
    He is a miser who never shares with others.
    Es un mísero que nunca comparte con los demás.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'miser', meaning 'unfortunate' or 'poor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    others' misery
    Refers to the sorrow or misfortune of others.
    miseria ajena
    to live in poverty
    To have a very difficult life with scarce resources.
    vivir en la miseria
    to be a miser
    It is used to describe a person who is very stingy.
    ser un mísero

    Related Words

    miserability
    Quality of being miserly.
    miserabilidad
    mercy
    Compassion felt towards the suffering of others.
    misericordia
    merciful
    That shows compassion or forgiveness.
    misericordioso

    Slang Meanings

    A person who doesn’t want to spend money or help others.
    That guy is a miser, he never invites anyone.
    Ese tipo es un mísero, nunca invita a nadie.
    Something of very poor quality.
    This restaurant is miserable, the service is terrible.
    Este restaurante es mísero, el servicio es pésimo.