Miserables (en. Wretches)

/miserables/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A person who lives in misery; lacking the essentials.

The city’s miserable people gather seeking help.

Los miserables de la ciudad se agrupan en busca de ayuda.

Showing a despicable or mean attitude.

I didn’t expect such behavior from someone I considered a friend; it is truly miserable.

No esperaba tal comportamiento de alguien que consideraba amigo, es verdaderamente miserable.

From the Latin 'miserabilis', meaning 'worthy of pity'.

miserable conditions

Situations of extreme poverty or suffering.

miserables condiciones

miserable life

Existence marked by suffering and lack of well-being.

vida miserable

misery

State of great poverty and suffering.

miseria

mercy

Compassion for the misfortunes of others.

misericordia

miserable

Having little quantity or quality.

misero

A stingy person or one who does not help others.

He is a miserable, he never shares his money.

Es un miserable, nunca comparte su dinero.

Someone who acts in a cruel or despicable way.

What you did was truly miserable.

Lo que hiciste fue verdaderamente miserable.