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    Pobrecilla (en. Poor thing)

    /po.βɾeˈθi.ʎa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    It refers to a person deserving compassion for their situation.
    The poor thing has no one to help her.
    La pobrecilla no tiene a nadie que la ayude.
    Expression that denotes an attitude of caring or showing pity towards someone.
    That poor thing is always alone in the park.
    Esa pobrecilla siempre está sola en el parque.

    Etymology

    Diminutive of 'poor', which comes from the Latin 'pauper', meaning 'poor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    poor me
    Expression that indicates one feels like a victim of the situation.
    pobrecilla de mí
    don't be a crybaby
    Phrase that means someone should not feel sorry for themselves.
    no seas pobrecilla
    poor thing with her luck
    Referring to someone who always seems to be in bad situations.
    pobrecilla con su suerte

    Related Words

    poor
    A person who has few economic resources.
    pobre
    unfortunate
    A person who has had bad luck or misfortune in their life.
    desdichada
    unlucky
    A person who has suffered misfortunes or calamities.
    infortunada

    Slang Meanings

    Unfortunate
    The poor thing won't stop complaining about her life.
    La pobrecilla no para de quejarse de su vida.
    Victim mindset
    She always acts like a crybaby, not making an effort to change.
    Siempre actúa como una pobrecilla, no se esfuerza por cambiar.