How to Say "wretches" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “wretches” is “desgraciados” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2informal
contemptible or despicable people
Examples
¡Esos desgraciados me robaron la cartera!
Those scoundrels stole my wallet!
No quiero volver a ver a esos desgraciados por aquí.
I don't want to see those jerks around here again.
Don't always use it as an insult
Mistake: “Thinking it always means 'jerk'.”
Correction: Check the context; if the person looks sad or poor, it probably means 'unfortunate'.
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