How to Say "destitute person" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “destitute person” is “arruinado” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
someone who has nothing
Examples
El arruinado tuvo que pedir limosna para comer.
The ruined man had to beg for alms to eat.
Nadie quiere ser un arruinado en esta ciudad.
No one wants to be a destitute person in this city.
Adjective Used as a Noun
Like many adjectives in Spanish, 'arruinado' can become a noun just by putting an article (like 'el' or 'un') in front of it. This makes it refer to 'the person who is ruined'.
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