Translation of Italian word "povero" to English
povero
/ˈpɔ.ve.ro/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'povero' expresses 'poor' (Poor, unfortunate). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). In practice, lacking money, poor or unfortunate.
🇬🇧 English
poor
Example
Povero ragazzo, ha perso il portafoglio ieri.
Poor boy, he lost his wallet yesterday.
Un paese povero ha bisogno di aiuti umanitari.
A poor country needs humanitarian aid.
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Common phrases
- Povero ragazzo, ha perso il portafoglio ieri.— Poor boy, he lost his wallet yesterday.
- Un paese povero ha bisogno di aiuti umanitari.— A poor country needs humanitarian aid.
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What does the Italian word "povero" mean?▼
The Italian word "povero" means "poor" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Povero ragazzo, ha perso il portafoglio ieri." (which translates as "Poor boy, he lost his wallet yesterday.").
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