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What doest pobrecita mean in English?

"Pobrecita" is a Spanish word that translates to "poor thing" or "poor little one" in English.

It's a term of pity or sympathy, usually used for a female person or animal that is perceived as being unfortunate or experiencing hardship.

Here's a breakdown of the meaning:

* Pobre: poor, unfortunate

* -cita: diminutive suffix, making the word more endearing and emphasizing the feeling of pity

For example, you might say "Pobrecita, se cayó y se lastimó" (Poor thing, she fell and got hurt).

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