Meaning
To lack sufficient money to live comfortably or meet basic needs.
Cultural Background
In Mexico, people often use 'estar' with 'pobre' to emphasize a temporary situation, or use slang like 'estar jodido' (very vulgar).
Ser vs Estar
Always remember that 'ser' defines the person, while 'estar' describes the state.
Meaning
To lack sufficient money to live comfortably or meet basic needs.
Ser vs Estar
Always remember that 'ser' defines the person, while 'estar' describes the state.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'ser'.
Ellos ______ muy pobres.
We use 'ser' for permanent states like poverty.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesEllos ______ muy pobres.
We use 'ser' for permanent states like poverty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is grammatically possible but often sounds incorrect to native speakers unless you are using it in a very specific, temporary context.
Related Phrases
Estar sin un duro
synonymTo be broke
