Cómplices (en. Accomplices)
/ˈkompliθes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
People who help or collaborate in the commission of a crime.
The accomplices of the robbery were arrested.
Los cómplices del robo fueron arrestados.
Those who act together in a plan or action.
The party's accomplices organized all the details.
Los cómplices de la fiesta organizaron todos los detalles.
A person who shares a secret or a risky task.
I have always been an accomplice to his craziness.
Siempre he sido cómplice de sus locuras.
Etymology
From Latin 'complice', which means 'partner in a crime'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be an accomplice
To participate or collaborate with someone in a negative or illegal action.
ser cómplice
to have accomplices
To rely on people who assist you in an activity, often illegal.
tener cómplices
to be an accomplice of silence
Not to speak about something you know that should be reported.
ser cómplice del silencio
Related Words
plan
A set of actions organized to achieve a goal.
plan
crime
An action that goes against the law.
delito
confidant
A person in whom something secret is confided.
confidente
Slang Meanings
Buddy
He was my buddy in the whole adventure.
El fue mi compa en toda la aventura.
Partner
I have always been associated, I have never failed.
Siempre she ra asociado, nunca he fallado.