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    Pobres (en. Poor)

    /ˈpo.bɾes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Translation: Refers to people who lack economic resources.
    Translation: In the city, many poor people struggle to survive.
    En la ciudad, muchos pobres luchan por sobrevivir.
    Translation: Describes a situation of economic scarcity.
    Translation: The neighborhood is full of poor people who need help.
    El barrio está lleno de pobres que necesitan ayuda.
    Translation: Term used to refer to those living in conditions of inequality.
    Translation: Social policies should benefit the poor.
    Las políticas sociales deben favorecer a los pobres.

    Etymology

    Translation: From Latin 'pauper', which means 'poor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Translation: poor as rats
    Translation: It is used to describe someone who is very poor.
    pobre como las ratas
    Translation: to be a poor devil
    Translation: Expression that denotes contempt for an unfortunate person.
    ser un pobre diablo
    Translation: looks poor
    Translation: Indicates that someone has no visible resources.
    parece pobre

    Related Words

    Translation: poverty
    Translation: Condition of not having sufficient economic resources.
    pobreza
    Translation: necessity
    Translation: State of desiring or requiring something essential.
    necesidad
    Translation: scarcity
    Translation: Lack or deficiency of something.
    escasez

    Slang Meanings

    Translation: To be in misery.
    Translation: Yesterday I saw Juan and he has been in misery since he lost his job.
    Ayer vi a Juan y sigue en la miseria desde que perdió su trabajo.
    Translation: To not have even enough for a coffee.
    Translation: Right now I'm so bad off that I don't even have enough for a coffee.
    Ahora mismo estoy tan mal que no tengo ni para un café.