huérfano
orphan
adjective WEHR-fah-noh Rare
Origin: From Latin orphanus, from Greek orphanos (bereaved).
Usage Note
Huérfano functions as both an adjective and a noun: un niño huérfano or simply un huérfano (an orphan). It collocates with de padre (fatherless) or de madre (motherless) when specifying which parent was lost. Note the silent initial h — the word begins with the diphthong hué-, so pronunciation starts with 'w'.
Examples
"El niño huérfano vivía con su abuela."
Natural Translation
The orphaned boy lived with his grandmother.
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