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    Bandidos (en. Bandits)

    /banˈðidos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A group of organized criminals who commit robberies or acts of violence.
    The police arrested a group of bandits who were attacking cargo trucks.
    La policía detuvo a un grupo de bandidos que atacaban camiones de carga.
    A person who acts outside the law.
    That bandit is known for his thefts in the neighborhood.
    Ese bandidos es conocido por sus robos en el vecindario.
    A term that can be used informally to refer to a mischievous friend.
    That bandit is always organizing some mischief.
    Ese bandidos siempre está organizando alguna travesura.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'bandido', which comes from the Italian 'bandito', meaning 'expelled' or 'outlawed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hired bandits
    Criminals who are hired to commit crimes.
    bandidos a sueldo
    to kill bandits
    Expression that refers to eliminating criminals.
    matar bandidos
    highway bandits
    Criminals who commit thefts on the roads.
    bandidos de camino

    Related Words

    bandit
    A person who is dedicated to crime.
    bandido
    delinquent
    An individual who commits a crime.
    delincuente
    outlaw
    A person outside the law, who lives on the fringes of society.
    forajido
    thief
    A person who steals others' property.
    ladrón
    criminal
    An individual who commits illegal acts.
    criminal

    Slang Meanings

    A colloquial term to affectionately refer to a friend.
    That’s a bandit! He always has a joke ready.
    ¡Ese es un bandidos! Siempre tiene una broma lista.
    Simplicity in mischievous or playful behavior.
    Stop being a bandit; that’s not going to turn out well for you.
    Deja de hacer bandidos, así no te va a ir bien.