Míseros (en. Miserable)

/ˈmiseɾos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to people living in extreme poverty conditions.
The wretches of the city can barely get food.
Los míseros de la ciudad apenas pueden conseguir comida.
Individuals who have scarce economic resources.
The wretches await help from the government.
Los míseros esperan ayuda del gobierno.
People who suffer from the lack of basic goods.
In the village, there are wretches who do not have access to drinking water.
En la aldea, hay míseros que no tienen acceso al agua potable.

Etymology

From Latin 'miser', which means unfortunate or unhappy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wretches of the world
Refers to the most unfortunate people in economic terms.
miseros del mundo
live like a miser
To live in deplorable or extreme poverty conditions.
vivir como un mísero
there are no miserable people in the face of wealth
Indicates that status differences do not matter in certain situations.
no hay míseros ante la riqueza

Related Words

miserable
State of extreme poverty.
misera
misery
Condition of lack of resources or well-being.
miseria
miserability
Quality of being miserable or wretched.
miserabilidad

Slang Meanings

A person who is always asking for financial help.
That guy is a miser, he is always asking to borrow money.
Ese tipo es un mísero, siempre anda pidiendo dinero prestado.
Someone who lives on handouts.
That miser spends all day on the corner begging for alms.
Ese mísero se pasa el día en la esquina pidiendo limosna.