el pobre
poor · poor thing
Persona que tiene poco dinero o recursos para vivir bien.
Definition & meaning
The word "pobre" is an adjective used to describe the following:
- Lack of wealth: A person or entity that lacks money or material possessions. It can denote someone living in poverty or a financial situation with very little capital.
- Lack of quality: Something that is of inferior quality, insufficient, or mediocre. For example, "una pobre excusa" (a poor/weak excuse).
- Sentiment of pity: When placed before a noun, it conveys compassion or sympathy for someone. For example, "el pobre hombre" (the poor man).
Grammar & Word origin
"Pobre" is an adjective that remains the same for both masculine and feminine singular nouns. Its plural form is "pobres."
The word originates from the Latin word "pauper," which also refers to someone who is indigent or needy. It shares the same etymological root as the English word "pauper."
Synonyms & antonyms
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Antonyms:
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Examples
Su familia era muy pobre cuando era niño.adjective
His family was very poor when he was a child.
La familia vivía en una casa muy pobre.adjective
The family lived in a very poor house.
El hombre pobre pidió ayuda.adjective
The poor man asked for help.
¡Pobre de mi gato!adjective
Poor thing, my cat!
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