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carentes

[kah-REN-tesh]
adjective
lacking, deprived, in need
1. People or groups lacking basic necessities or resources; poor or underprivileged
The government provides aid to carentes families.
O governo oferece auxílio às famílias carentes.
2. Adjective describing someone or something that lacks or is devoid of something
His speech was carente of emotion.
Seu discurso era carente de emoção.
Synonyms
necessitadospobresdesfavorecidosdestituídosprivadosdesprovidos
Antonyms
abastadosricosprivilegiadosfavorecidosprovidos

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carentes
Common term used in social programs and government discourse
São Paulo
carentes
Widely used in social welfare contexts
Portugal
carentes
Used but less common; 'necessitados' more frequent

Related Idioms & Phrases

população carente
comunidades carentes
pessoas carentes de recursos
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