What is the Spanish word for "beggar"?

Learn how to say "beggar" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

beggar

Spanish

mendigo

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Alternative translations of "beggar"

pedidor
pordiosero
limosnero
clamador

Examples of how to use "beggar" in Spanish

English
A poor beggar asked for some money.
Spanish
Un pobre mendigo pidió algo de dinero.
English
A tired beggar sat outside the busy market.
Spanish
Un mendigo cansado se sentó afuera del bullicioso mercado.
English
She gave the beggar some warm bread.
Spanish
Ella le dio al mendigo un poco de pan caliente.
English
The kind teacher helped the lonely beggar.
Spanish
El amable maestro ayudó al mendigo solitario.
English
A cold wind surprised the poor beggar.
Spanish
Un viento frío sorprendió al pobre mendigo.

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