An Argentinian writer uses the phrase 'un pobre hombre' in her novel. What does this phrase mean?

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An Argentinian writer uses the phrase 'un pobre hombre' in her novel. What does this phrase mean?

Accepted Answer

an unfortunate man (deserving pity) — Award 1 mark for recognising that 'pobre' before a noun means 'unfortunate/pitiful'. A is incorrect — 'un hombre pobre' (pobre after the noun) means 'a poor man without money'. C and D are incorrect translations entirely.

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a weak man

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a small man

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a poor man (without money)

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an unfortunate man (deserving pity)

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