Criminal (en. Criminal)

/kɾimiˈnal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Individual who has committed an unlawful act, classified as a crime by law.

The criminal was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

El criminal fue condenado a 10 años de prisión.

A person who acts against the law or morality.

Organized criminals pose a significant problem for the country's security.

Los criminales organizados representan un gran problema para la seguridad del país.

Someone who is habitually engaged in committing crimes.

That neighborhood is known for having many criminals.

Ese barrio es conocido por tener muchos criminales.

From Latin 'criminalis', which means 'related to crime'.

war criminal

Person accused of committing crimes during a war.

criminal de guerra

criminal justice

Legal system responsible for prosecuting and judging crimes.

justicia criminal

penal code

Set of laws that defines and punishes offenses.

código penal

criminal legislation

Regulation that governs criminal behaviors.

legislación criminal

crime

Illicit act that is punished by law.

delito

punishment

Sanction imposed on a person for committing a crime.

castigo

infraction

Violation of a law or norm, which may not be considered a serious crime.

infracción

Cat

That guy is a cat because he's always getting into trouble.

Ese tipo es un gato porque siempre está metido en problemas.

Thief

Don't trust him, he's a thief and likes to steal.

No confíes en él, es un choro y le gusta robar.