poverty

the state of not having enough money or possessions to live in a way that is considered normal by society

pobreza, indigencia

• live in poverty

Collocations poverty line · fight against poverty

• Many people live in poverty.

  Mucha gente vive en la pobreza.

the condition of being poor and lacking the basic necessities of life such as food, shelter, and clothing

indigencia, miseria

• suffer from poverty

Collocations poverty-stricken area · reduce poverty levels

• The country is suffering from severe poverty.

  El país sufre de una severa pobreza.

the economic situation of a country or region where many people do not have enough money to buy basic necessities

pobreza económica, situación de pobreza

• reduce poverty levels

Collocations poverty rate · poverty reduction program

• The government has launched a new poverty reduction program.

  El gobierno ha lanzado un nuevo programa de reducción de la pobreza.

the social issue of people not having enough money to live a decent life, often leading to other problems such as poor health and lack of education

problema de pobreza, situación social

• address the issue of poverty

Collocations poverty trap · social inequality and poverty

• Addressing the issue of poverty is a top priority for the government.

  Abordar el problema de la pobreza es una prioridad máxima para el gobierno.