Translation of Spanish word "pobre" to English
pobre
/ˈpo.βɾe/
Meaning
AdjectiveWith no or few possessions or money, particularly in relation to contemporaries who do have them.
How to use
Pobre ('poor / unfortunate') is an adjective. Same form for masculine/feminine, plural: pobres. Placed before a noun, it often means 'unfortunate' (pobre hombre — poor man / unfortunate fellow).
🇬🇧 English
poor
Example
El hombre pobre necesita ayuda.
The poor man needs help.
¡Pobre niño, está llorando!
Poor child, he is crying!
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Common phrases
- gente pobre— poor people
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What does the Spanish word "pobre" mean?▼
The Spanish word "pobre" means "poor" in English.
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