povo carente

[ˈpɔ.vu ka.ˈrẽ.tʃi]

noun phrasemasculinepl: povos carentes

underprivileged people; needy population

1. People lacking basic resources, economic means, or access to essential services; the poor or economically disadvantaged population

The government launched a program to help the underprivileged people in rural areas.

O governo lançou um programa para ajudar o povo carente nas áreas rurais.

2. Communities or groups facing social and economic hardship

NGOs work to provide education to the needy population.

ONGs trabalham para fornecer educação ao povo carente.

NYC Slang

underprivileged; the disadvantaged; the working poor

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

povo carente

Standard usage in social and government contexts

São Paulo

povo carente; população de baixa renda

Also commonly referred to as 'população de baixa renda'

Rio de Janeiro

povo carente; comunidades pobres

Often used in reference to favela residents and outlying communities

Portugal

população carenciada; pessoas necessitadas

Portuguese usage tends to prefer 'população carenciada'

ajudar o povo carente (to help the underprivileged)

política social para o povo carente (social policy for the needy)

programas de assistência ao povo carente (assistance programs for the poor)

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