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    Pobrecillo (en. Poor thing)

    /po.bɾe.ˈθi.ʎo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    It refers to a person who lacks economic resources and is in a state of helplessness.
    The poor little guy didn’t even have enough to eat.
    El pobrecillo no tenía ni para comer.
    It is used to express pity for someone's vulnerability.
    The poor little guy cried over his sad situation.
    El pobrecillo lloraba por su triste situación.
    A diminutive used with a tone of tenderness or compassion.
    Look at how poor little he was left all alone.
    Mira qué pobrecillo se quedó solo.

    Etymology

    It comes from the adjective 'pobre,' with the diminutive suffix '-cillo,' which indicates compassion or affection.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    poor me
    An expression used to draw attention to the sadness one feels.
    pobrecillo de mí
    poor little seats
    It refers to the seats at a show where people who generally do not have many financial options sit.
    pobrecillos butacas
    poor little heart
    It is said when someone feels bad about an emotional situation.
    pobrecillo el corazón

    Related Words

    poor
    A person who does not have sufficient means to live.
    pobre
    unfortunate
    A person who has suffered misfortunes or hardships.
    infortunado
    unhappy
    One who is in sadness or despair.
    desdichado

    Slang Meanings

    A affectionate term to refer to someone who needs help.
    That poor little guy needs a bit of support from everyone.
    Ese pobrecillo necesita un poco de apoyo de todos.
    Used ironically to describe someone who complains without reason.
    Here comes the poor little guy who always seeks compassion.
    Ahí viene el pobrecillo que siempre busca compasión.