Adjective
pobre
pobre , - s
impoverished · needy
unfortunate, pitiful
Before noun, expresses sympathy.
In the Wild
Real-world usage & examples
impoverished, needy
"Viene de una familia pobre."
He comes from a poor family.
"Es un país pobre con muchos problemas."
It's a poor country with many problems.
"Los pobres necesitan más ayuda."
The poor need more help.
unfortunate, pitiful
"¡Pobre hombre! Ha sufrido mucho."
Poor man! He has suffered a lot.
"La pobre niña se quedó huérfana."
The poor girl was left an orphan.
"¡Pobre de ti si llegas tarde!"
Poor you if you arrive late!