Belinchón (en. Belinchon)
/be.lin.'tʃon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Individual who steals covertly.
The belinchón entered the house and took several valuable items.
El belinchón entró a la casa y se llevó varios objetos de valor.
Person who takes advantage of others' trust to steal something from them.
Don't let your guard down; you could be dealing with a belinchón.
No te confíes, podrías estar tratando con un belinchón.
A rogue or thief experienced in the art of theft.
The belinchón was infamous in the neighborhood for his cunning.
El belinchón tenía fama en el barrio por su astucia.
Etymology
It comes from the popular term that designates a person dedicated to stealthy theft.
Common Phrases and Expressions
act like a belinchón
To behave in a cunning or deceptive manner to steal.
actuar como un belinchón
be a belinchón
To have the habit of stealing or pilfering.
ser un belinchón
Related Words
robbery
The act of taking something that belongs to someone else by force or deceit.
robo
theft
The taking of someone else's property without the use of violence.
hurto
thief
A person who steals, especially regularly.
ladrón
Slang Meanings
Refers to someone who steals in large quantities without being detected.
That belinchón sneaked into the party and took everyone's phone.
Ese belinchón se coló en la fiesta y se llevó el teléfono de todos.
Term used to describe an expert in the art of deception.
He's a belinchón; you never know when he’s going to rip you off.
Es un belinchón, nunca sabes cuándo va a desplumarte.