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povero — meaning in English

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English meaning

needy adj Lacking basic necessities; poor.
pauper noun A person who is very poor, especially one relying on charity or public assistance.
poor adj Having little money or few possessions.

Senses

povero is used for these senses in English:

needy In need; poor.
pauper One who is extremely poor.
poor (with the) The poor people of a society or the world collectively, the poor class of a society.

needy — full definition

adj Lacking basic necessities; poor.
adj Emotionally dependent; constantly seeking reassurance or attention.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

bisognoso indigente nullatenente poveraccio povera misero poveri