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    Pobrecito (en. Poor)

    /po.βɾe.θi.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who is in a situation of economic or emotional vulnerability.
    The poor guy lost his job and doesn't know how to survive.
    El pobrecito perdió su trabajo y no sabe cómo sobrevivir.
    A term of endearment used to refer to someone who exhibits innocent or weak behavior.
    You're such a poor thing, you always need help.
    Eres un pobrecito, siempre necesitas ayuda.
    Used in contexts of contempt or mockery when someone acts pathetically.
    Look at that poor guy who can't even speak in public.
    Mira a ese pobrecito que no puede ni hablar en público.

    Etymology

    Diminutive of 'pobre,' which comes from the Latin 'pauper.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    poor me
    Expression used to lament or to draw attention to one’s own suffering.
    pobrecito de mí
    to play the pity card with someone
    Act of showing compassion or pity towards a person.
    hacerle un pobrecito a alguien

    Related Words

    poor
    Generic term for someone without economic resources.
    pobre
    unfortunate
    One who has suffered misfortunes or hardships.
    desgraciado

    Slang Meanings

    A way to refer to someone who evokes pity.
    Don’t be such a poor thing, you need to stand up for yourself.
    No seas pobrecito, tienes que defenderte.
    It is also used in a mocking tone.
    Look at the poor guy, always so clumsy.
    Mira al pobrecito, siempre tan torpe.