Poor in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'poor' is 'pobre', pronounced POH-breh (IPA: /ˈpoβɾe/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: pobres).
Pronunciation: POH-breh
| Spanish | pobre |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | POH-breh · /ˈpoβɾe/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | pobres |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'pobre'
- Es una familia pobre, pero muy unida.
They are a poor family, but very close. - ¡Pobre gato! Tiene hambre.
Poor cat! He's hungry. - Los barrios pobres necesitan más escuelas.
Poor neighborhoods need more schools. - El pobre niño perdió su juguete favorito.
The poor child lost his favorite toy.
Common Phrases with 'pobre'
- ¡Pobrecito!
Poor thing!
How to Use 'pobre'
Same form for masculine and feminine (pobre/pobres). Position changes the meaning: after the noun = lacking money (un hombre pobre); before the noun = unfortunate, pitiable (un pobre hombre).
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: review gender and articles in Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'poor' in Spanish?
'Poor' in Spanish is 'pobre', pronounced POH-breh.
How do you spell 'pobre'?
It is spelled p-o-b-r-e.
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