helpless in Spanish
helpless in Spanish is indefenso, desamparado, impotente — helpless means unable to protect, help, or defend oneself; powerless.
helpless in Spanish
indefenso
Unable to defend oneself.
desamparado
Unable to defend oneself.
impotente
Lacking help; powerless.
desvalido
Unable to act without help; needing help; feeble.
incapaz
Unable to act without help; needing help; feeble.
What does "helpless" mean?
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adj Unable to protect, help, or defend oneself; powerless.
"The kitten looked helpless, stranded on the ledge."
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helpless in a sentence
- The kitten looked helpless, stranded on the ledge.
- She felt helpless watching the disaster unfold on the news.
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What is "helpless" in Spanish?
"helpless" in Spanish is indefenso, desamparado, impotente. helpless means: Unable to protect, help, or defend oneself; powerless.
How do you use "helpless" in a sentence?
Example: "The kitten looked helpless, stranded on the ledge." In Spanish, "helpless" is indefenso, desamparado, impotente.
Are there other ways to say "helpless" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "helpless": indefenso, desamparado, impotente, desvalido, incapaz.
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