English–Spanish
“orphan” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈweɾfano/
Example
El huérfano vive con su tía.
The orphan lives with his aunt.
How to say “orphan” in Spanish
“Orphan” in Spanish is huérfano.
Person lacking parents' custody and ordinary familial care.
Example sentences with huérfano
En la ciudad hay muchos huérfanos que necesitan ayuda.
In the city there are many orphans who need help.
Tips for using huérfano
- 'Quedar huérfano' denotes becoming orphaned, 'ser huérfano' describes the state, and 'huérfano de' frequently carries a metaphorical sense of lacking something.