What is the Spanish word for "impoverished"?

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

English

impoverished

Spanish

empobrecido

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Alternative translations of "impoverished"

pobre
desposeído
arruinado
degradado

Examples of how to use "impoverished" in Spanish

English
Charities help people in impoverished communities.
Spanish
Las organizaciones benéficas ayudan a las personas en comunidades empobrecidas.
English
The impoverished village lacked basic medical care.
Spanish
El pueblo empobrecido carecía de atención médica básica.
English
She helped the impoverished family with groceries.
Spanish
Ella ayudó a la familia empobrecida con víveres.
English
Impoverished students received free school supplies today.
Spanish
Los estudiantes empobrecidos recibieron útiles escolares gratuitos hoy.
English
They visited an impoverished neighborhood last weekend.
Spanish
Visitaron un barrio empobrecido el fin de semana pasado.

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