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How to Say "lowly" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “lowly” is “humilde” — B1 level.

English → SpanishB1
AdjectiveB1
social status
A small, unpainted wooden cottage with a single window and a simple stone path leading to the door, surrounded by green grass.

Examples

A pesar de su origen humilde, llegó a ser presidente.

Despite his humble origin, he became president.

Viven en una casa humilde, pero es muy acogedora.

They live in a simple/modest house, but it is very cozy.

Pidió un trabajo humilde para empezar a ganar dinero.

He asked for a lowly job to start earning money.

Describing Things

When describing things like houses or backgrounds, 'humilde' means 'simple' or 'not fancy' rather than lacking self-confidence.

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