noun

la miseria

misery

Estado de gran pobreza y falta de lo necesario para vivir bien.

The word "miseria" in Spanish refers to misery or extreme poverty. It describes a state of suffering caused by a lack of basic necessities such as food, shelter, or healthcare. The term can also be used metaphorically to express feelings of great unhappiness or distress.

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Examples

La miseria en la que vivía la familia era desgarradora.noun

The misery in which the family lived was heartbreaking.

¿Cómo pudieron soportar tanta miseria durante el invierno?noun

How could they endure so much misery during the winter?

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