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    Pobre (en. Poor)

    /ˈpo.βɾe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who does not have enough economic resources.
    The poor cannot afford an apartment in the city center.
    El pobre no puede permitirse un apartamento en el centro de la ciudad.
    An individual who lives in conditions of extreme poverty.
    In the village, there are many poor people who depend on government aid.
    En la aldea, hay muchos pobres que dependen de la ayuda gubernamental.
    adjective
    That has little or no value or quality.
    His performance on the exam was poor, which led him to repeat the year.
    Su rendimiento en el examen fue pobre, lo que lo llevó a repetir el año.
    That is in a state of misery or deprivation.
    The poor ask for help on the streets during winter.
    Los pobres piden ayuda en las calles durante el invierno.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pauper', meaning 'poor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    poor me
    Expression that denotes self-pity or sadness.
    pobre de mí
    poor man
    It is used to refer to someone who is in a bad situation.
    pobre hombre
    to be a poor devil
    Expression to describe someone unfortunate or of little importance.
    ser un pobre diablo

    Related Words

    poverty
    Condition of being poor.
    pobrezas
    poverty
    State of material deprivation.
    pobreza
    class of poor people
    Class of poor people.
    pobrería

    Slang Meanings

    Poor without a cent.
    That person is in such bad shape that he is a poor man without a cent.
    Esa persona está tan mal que es un pobre sin un centavo.
    Poor in solemnity.
    Whenever he goes to parties, he says he feels poor in solemnity because he has no money.
    Siempre que va a las fiestas, dice que se siente pobre de solemnidad porque no tiene dinero.