What is the Spanish word for "poor"?

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

English

poor

Spanish

pobre

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Alternative translations of "poor"

deficiente
malo
pobreza

Examples of how to use "poor" in Spanish

English
He grew up in a very poor family.
Spanish
Creció en una familia muy pobre.
English
She grew up in a poor neighborhood.
Spanish
Ella creció en un barrio pobre.
English
His poor health worries the family.
Spanish
Su mala salud preocupa a la familia.
English
The poor dog looked very hungry.
Spanish
El perro pobre parecía tener mucha hambre.
English
That was a poor decision by management.
Spanish
Esa fue una decisión pobre por parte de la dirección.

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