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    Brigante (en. Brigand)

    /bɾiˈɣante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who steals or causes harm, often violently.
    The brigand robbed the store in broad daylight.
    El brigante asaltó la tienda en plena luz del día.
    In some regions, a term used to describe a bandit or guerrilla.
    During the war, many brigands joined the fight.
    Durante la guerra, muchos brigantes se unieron a la lucha.
    In the historical context, a guerrilla who fought against an oppressive power.
    The brigands resisted the government forces.
    Los brigantes resistieron a las fuerzas del gobierno.

    Etymology

    From the Italian term 'brigante', which means bandit.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    life of a brigand
    A violent and delinquent lifestyle.
    vida de brigante
    to be a brigand
    To act in a dishonest or violent manner.
    ser un brigante

    Related Words

    banditry
    The act of being a bandit.
    bandidaje
    robbery
    The act of robbing or assaulting.
    salteo

    Slang Meanings

    A cunning person who deceives others.
    That guy is a brigand, he always gets what he wants.
    Ese tipo es un brigante, siempre consigue lo que quiere.
    Someone who lives outside the law.
    Don't get too close, he's a known brigand in the area.
    No te acerques, es un brigante conocido en la zona.