Criminales (en. Criminals)

kɾimiˈnales

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals who have committed a crime.
Criminals are often tried for their acts.
Los criminales suelen ser juzgados por sus actos.
A person belonging to a criminal organization.
Mafia criminals operate in various cities.
Los criminales de la mafia operan en varias ciudades.
Someone who intentionally violates the law.
The government seeks to dismantle the criminals who rob banks.
El gobierno busca desarticular a los criminales que roban bancos.

Etymology

From Latin 'criminalis', meaning 'relating to crime'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

war criminals
People who commit crimes during wartime.
criminales de guerra
penal system for criminals
Set of laws and regulations that govern the punishment of offenders.
sistema penal para criminales
organized crime
Criminal activity carried out in a group.
crimen organizado
criminal acts
Actions that violate the law.
actos criminales

Related Words

crime
Action or omission that is against the law.
delito
delinquency
Set of crimes committed in a society.
delincuencia
law
Set of rules that regulate the behavior of individuals in a society.
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Slang Meanings

Rogue
That gang is full of rogues.
Esa banda está llena de pillos.
Thief
Be careful with that thief, he is a criminal.
Cuidado con ese ladrón, es un criminal.
Crook
Crooks are always looking for an opportunity to steal.
Los cacos siempre buscan una oportunidad para robar.