pobre
poor
The Spanish word 'pobre' is normally used to describe a person, a country or a situation that lacks material possessions or money. It often has the same connotations as in English, and can also be used in a range of other situations. For example, it can describe someone's unfortunate circumstances, as in 'Es un pobre hombre' (He's a poor man), demonstrating sympathy or pity.
Example sentences using: pobre
Yo soy pobre.
I am poor.
This example is a simple sentence stating a personal condition using the verb 'ser' which is used for permanent or lasting attributes. The adjective 'pobre' in Spanish translates to 'poor' in English.
Ella es más pobre que yo.
She is poorer than me.
This sentence is a comparison using the comparative phrase 'más...que', which translates to 'more...than'. 'Pobre' here refers to wealth status.
Este barrio es muy pobre.
This neighborhood is very poor.
Here, 'pobre' is used to describe the economic condition of a place, 'barrio', which means neighborhood.
El pobre hombre no tiene casa.
The poor man has no home.
'Pobre' is used as an adjective to describe the unfortunate circumstances of the man.
No quiero ser pobre.
I do not want to be poor.
This is expressing a personal desire not to be in the state of poverty, using the verb 'want' and 'to be'.
Ellos están pobres ahora.
They are poor now.
The emphasis is on a temporary state or condition with the use of 'están'. The adjective 'pobres' refers to their present financial condition.
Ese es un país pobre.
That is a poor country.
This sentence uses 'pobre' to describe the economic status of a country.
Es una pena ser pobre.
It's a pity to be poor.
This sentence expresses an emotion towards being in poverty.
La gente pobre necesita ayuda.
Poor people need help.
This sentence is showing a need or requirement of the 'poor people', using the noun 'gente' which means people.
Estamos pobres este mes.
We're poor this month.
In this sentence, the verb 'estamos' indicates a temporary financial situation for a specific timeframe, 'this month'.