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"Poor" is an adjective which is often translated as "pobre", and "very good" is a phrase which is often translated as "muy bueno". Learn more about the difference between "poor" and "very good" below.
poor(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. pobre
She grew up in a poor family in Alabama.Se crio en Alabama en el seno de una familia pobre.
a. pobre
The poor girl had to walk for several hours in the snow.La pobre niña tuvo que andar varias horas en la nieve.
a. pobre
It's difficult to grow things here because the soil is poor.Es difícil cultivar la tierra en esta zona porque el suelo es pobre.
b. malo
The company has a reputation for poor customer service.La empresa es conocida por su servicio al cliente malo.
c. escaso
You shouldn't read in poor light as it strains your eyes.No deberías leer con escasa luz porque se te cansarán los ojos.
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. los pobres
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
They have money for wars, but can’t find money to feed the poor.Hay dinero para las guerras, pero no pueden dar de comer a los pobres.
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very good(
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good
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. muy bueno
This is a very good wine.Este vino es muy bueno.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. muy bien
Very good! Keep up the good work!¡Muy bien! ¡Sigan en eso!
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