A1 — Beginneradjective
povero
poor
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
indigentebisognosomiserosprovvisto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
riccobenestanteagiatofacoltoso
Usage note
'Indigente' is formal/administrative. 'Misero' adds a sense of wretchedness. 'Bisognoso' = needy. 'Benestante' = well-off (a softer positive opposite than 'ricco').
Example
"Quella famiglia è molto povera e ha bisogno di aiuto."
"That family is very poor and needs help."
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