How to Say "poor people" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “poor people” is “pobres” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
NounB1
general reference
Examples
Se necesita un plan para ayudar a los pobres.
A plan is needed to help the poor.
Viven entre los pobres de la ciudad.
They live among the poor people of the city.
Las ayudas están destinadas a los más pobres.
The aid is intended for the poorest (people).
Adjectives Used as Nouns
In Spanish, you can turn an adjective into a noun by adding the definite article ('el', 'la', 'los', 'las'). 'Los pobres' means 'the poor people' collectively. This is a very common structure.
Using the Article Incorrectly
Mistake: “Ayudamos a pobres.”
Correction: Ayudamos a **los** pobres. (When referring to the collective group, the article 'los' is usually required.)
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