What is the Spanish word for "destitute"?

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

English

destitute

Spanish

indigente

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Alternative translations of "destitute"

pobre
desamparado
desposeído
miserable

Examples of how to use "destitute" in Spanish

English
The war left many people destitute.
Spanish
La guerra dejó a muchas personas en la indigencia.
English
The old family became destitute after bankruptcy.
Spanish
La antigua familia quedó en la indigencia después de la bancarrota.
English
She felt destitute without any close friends.
Spanish
Ella se sintió en la indigencia sin amigos cercanos.
English
The charity helped the destitute children.
Spanish
La organización benéfica ayudó a los niños en la indigencia.
English
After the storm, many were destitute.
Spanish
Después de la tormenta, muchos quedaron en la indigencia.

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