This is the 1073rd most frequent Spanish word.
pobreza
"Pobreza" means "poverty," the state of being extremely poor.
The word "pobreza" here is used to refer to the general socioeconomic condition of lacking sufficient resources or wealth.
La pobreza en muchas regiones del mundo es una problemática persistente.
Poverty in many regions of the world is a persistent problem.
In this sentence, "pobreza" is employed to describe an individual's state of financial deficiency, emphasizing personal circumstances.
A pesar de su pobreza material, siempre muestra un espíritu generoso.
Despite his material poverty, he always shows a generous spirit.
Here, "pobreza" metaphorically indicates a lack or insufficiency in quality or substance, focusing on abstract intellectual content.