beggar

mendicante

Persona che chiede denaro o cibo agli sconosciuti, di solito perché è molto povera.

In inglese semplice: A person who asks strangers for money or food, usually because they are very poor.

• A beggar asked for money.
• She gave the beggar some food.
• Several beggars sat outside the station.

Sinonimi: panhandler

Espressioni comuni: street beggar, homeless beggar, give a beggar

birbante, mascalzone

Persona considerata sgradevole o fastidiosa; il termine si usa talvolta anche con affetto.

In inglese semplice: A person you think is unpleasant or annoying, sometimes said with affection.

• You cheeky beggar!
• That lazy beggar left all the work to me.
• The little beggar hid my keys again.

Sinonimi: rascal, scoundrel

Espressioni comuni: silly beggar, cheeky beggar, lazy beggar