Cómplice (en. Accomplice)

/ˈkom.pli.ce/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A person who participates or collaborates in a crime.

Example Sentence: The accomplice was arrested along with the perpetrator of the crime.

El cómplice fue arrestado junto al autor del crimen.

Definition: To be someone who shares the same ideas or interests as another person.

Example Sentence: He has always been her accomplice in all the mischief.

Siempre ha sido su cómplice en todas las travesuras.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'complice', which means 'one who shares in the crime'.

Common Phrase: to be an accomplice

Common Phrase Meaning: To have a role in an action, especially if it is negative.

ser cómplice

Common Phrase: accomplice in something

Common Phrase Meaning: Collaborator in an act or situation.

cómplice de algo

Related Word: delinquent

Related Word Description: A person who commits a crime.

delincuente

Related Word: conspirator

Related Word Description: A person who is part of a conspiracy.

conspirador

Slang Meaning: Buddy or friend who helps in complicated situations.

Slang Example: He will always be my accomplice for going out partying.

Siempre será mi cómplice para salir de fiesta.

Slang Meaning: Associate in an illegal activity.

Slang Example: They caught him with his accomplice during the robbery.

Lo atraparon con su cómplice en el atraco.