1. plural of mendigo; people who beg for money or food; beggars
Usage: Spanish word; used in English contexts when referring to Spanish or Latin American contexts; plural form

Examples

• The mendigos gathered in the plaza asking for spare change.
• Many mendigos sleep on the streets during winter.
• The charity provided food and shelter for the mendigos in the city.
• He saw several mendigos begging near the train station.
• The government launched a program to help mendigos find employment.