English–Spanish
“beggar” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/menˈdiɣo/
Example
Vi a un mendigo en la plaza.
I saw a beggar in the square.
How to say “beggar” in Spanish
“Beggar” in Spanish is mendigo.
Person holding out a cup on a city sidewalk.
Example sentences with mendigo
El mendigo callejero extendió la mano para pedir ayuda.
The street beggar extended his hand to ask for help.
Tips for using mendigo
- The word mendigo often sounds blunt or stigmatizing, so speakers who want neutral wording commonly say persona sin hogar or persona en situación de calle.