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    Pobrecita (en. Poor thing)

    /po.bɾe.'si.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person in a state of helplessness or suffering.
    That poor thing lost everything in the fire.
    Esa pobrecita perdió todo en el incendio.
    A term to express pity towards someone.
    Look at the poor thing, she has no one to help her.
    Mira a la pobrecita, no tiene a nadie que la ayude.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'pobre' with the diminutive suffix '-cita', used to give a nuance of tenderness or compassion.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    my poor thing
    Expression used to show compassion towards a person in a bad situation.
    pobrecita mía
    to be a poor thing
    Refers to someone who is constantly pointed out as a victim or unfortunate.
    ser una pobrecita

    Related Words

    pobrecito
    Masculine form of 'pobrecita', which also expresses compassion.
    pobrecito
    poor
    Adjective that designates a person lacking resources.
    pobre
    helpless
    A person who is without protection or support.
    desamparada

    Slang Meanings

    A term of endearment to refer to someone who needs help.
    That little one is a poor thing, I always see her alone.
    Esa poquita es una pobrecita, siempre la veo sola.
    Expression to refer to someone who is overly unfortunate.
    Don't act like that, you are not a poor thing.
    No te pongas así, no eres una pobrecita.