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Translations for „impoverished“ in the Portuguese » English Dictionary

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depauperado (-a)

impoverished

descamisado

impoverished person

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She is devoted and proud, even when she becomes impoverished. en.wikipedia.org

Half-hearted attempts after the peace to repair the ruined mines failed; the town became impoverished, and in 1770 was devastated by fire. en.wikipedia.org

Featuring impoverished children in need of food and essential supplies, television coverage provided an outlet for visibility. en.wikipedia.org

The revolutionaries took it upon themselves to help the impoverished neighborhood in several ways. en.wikipedia.org

To meet impoverished peoples needs, some churches provide a food pantry or start a homeless shelter. en.wikipedia.org

He was known to be an alcoholic and finally died nearly an impoverished man. en.wikipedia.org

The project has proven controversial, with concerns about the influx of large numbers of impoverished people expressed by some local businessowners. en.wikipedia.org

What can the impoverished people have in common with the polite master? en.wikipedia.org

She is keen to move on from her impoverished upbringing to a more fulfilling lifestyle. en.wikipedia.org

Since the impoverished state governments could not afford penitentiaries, they leased out prisoners to work at private firms. en.wikipedia.org

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