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    Pobreza (en. Poverty)

    /poˈβɾeθa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of lack of economic resources.
    Poverty in the country has increased in recent years.
    La pobreza en el país ha aumentado en los últimos años.
    Lack of material and basic goods for living.
    Poverty can affect people's health and education.
    La pobreza puede afectar la salud y la educación de las personas.
    Social situation of those living with scarce resources.
    Government initiatives aim to reduce poverty.
    Las iniciativas gubernamentales buscan reducir la pobreza.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'paupertas', which means poverty or lack of goods.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live in poverty
    To experience an existence marked by a lack of resources.
    vivir en la pobreza
    extreme poverty
    State of poverty characterized by the inability to meet basic needs.
    pobreza extrema
    to escape from poverty
    To achieve an improvement in economic conditions and leave behind the situation of poverty.
    salir de la pobreza

    Related Words

    poor
    A person who lacks economic resources.
    pobre
    indigent
    A person who lives in extreme poverty or indigence.
    indigente
    charity
    The action of helping those in situations of poverty.
    caridad

    Slang Meanings

    To be in ruin
    After losing his job, he ended up in ruin.
    Después de perder su trabajo, quedó en la ruina.
    To not have even enough for a treat
    With the expenses I have, I don't have even enough for a treat.
    Con los gastos que tengo, no tengo ni para una cocada.
    To be short on resources
    I'm short this month due to unexpected expenses.
    Ando escaso este mes por los gastos imprevistos.