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    Gángster (en. Gangster)

    /ˈɡaŋ.steɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An individual who is part of a criminal gang, especially in the realm of organized crime.
    The gangster was arrested for drug trafficking.
    El gángster fue arrestado por tráfico de drogas.
    A person who acts with violence or intimidation to commit crimes.
    The gangsters controlled the neighborhood with an iron fist.
    Los gángsters controlaban el barrio con mano de hierro.
    A member of an organization that engages in illegal activities.
    The gangster led the extortion operation.
    El gángster lideraba la operación de extorsión.

    Etymology

    From the English 'gangster', which comes from 'gang', meaning 'band'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    city gangster
    A person who controls significant illegal activities in an urban area.
    gángster de la ciudad
    gangster life
    A lifestyle that involves luxury and wealth obtained from criminal activities.
    vida de gángster
    to be a gangster
    To act in a rough or violent manner to obtain what one desires.
    ser un gángster

    Related Words

    delinquent
    A person who commits crimes.
    delincuente
    mafia
    A criminal organization that is engaged in illegal activities.
    mafia
    gang
    A group of people who come together to carry out illicit activities.
    banda

    Slang Meanings

    People from the neighborhood who are involved in gray activities.
    Don't mess with them, they're neighborhood gangsters.
    No te metas con ellos, son gángsters del barrio.
    Someone who behaves in a cunning or deceptive manner.
    That guy is a gangster; he always finds a way to come out on top.
    Ese chico es un gángster, siempre busca la manera de salir ganando.