What is the Spanish word for "poverty"?

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

English

poverty

Spanish

pobreza

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Examples of how to use "poverty" in Spanish

English
The new government promised to reduce poverty.
Spanish
El nuevo gobierno prometió reducir la pobreza.
English
Many families try to escape poverty each year.
Spanish
Muchas familias intentan escapar de la pobreza cada año.
English
She volunteered to help people living in poverty.
Spanish
Ella se ofreció como voluntaria para ayudar a las personas que viven en la pobreza.
English
Poverty affects children's health and school performance.
Spanish
La pobreza afecta la salud y el rendimiento escolar de los niños.
English
Communities worked together to reduce poverty locally.
Spanish
Las comunidades trabajaron juntas para reducir la pobreza a nivel local.

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