pobrecillo

el pobrecillo, la pobrecilla(
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yoh
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. poor thing
Me siento mal por Manuel. El pobrecillo perdió a su familia en un accidente.I feel bad for Manuel. The poor thing lost his family in an accident.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. poor thing
¡Pobrecillo! Deja que llore y se desahogue.Poor thing! Let him cry and get it all out.
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