Justiciero (en. Vigilante)

/xustiˈsjɛɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Individual who considers themselves responsible for delivering justice, often in an extrajudicial manner.

The vigilante fought against corruption in his community.

El justiciero luchó contra la corrupción en su comunidad.

A person who acts in defense of the oppressed when the system fails.

Vigilantes are sometimes seen as heroes by those they help.

Los justicieros son a veces vistos como héroes por aquellos a quienes ayudan.

Fictional character that seeks to deliver justice through unconventional methods.

In the film, the vigilante becomes a symbol of resistance.

En la película, el justiciero se convierte en un símbolo de resistencia.

It comes from the Latin 'justicarius', meaning 'related to justice'.

social justice warrior

Individual who seeks justice in social and community contexts.

justiciero social

anonymous vigilante

Someone who acts in favor of justice without revealing their identity.

justiciero anónimo

acts of a vigilante

Actions carried out to take justice into one's own hands.

actos de justiciero

justice

Moral principle that guides conduct in relation to what is right.

justicia

vigilante

Person who watches others to prevent crimes or inappropriate acts.

vigilante

Someone who takes justice into their own hands.

He is not a superhero; he is a neighborhood vigilante.

No es un superhéroe, es un justiciero del barrio.

Person who considers themselves more just than others.

He is so much of a vigilante that he always wants to correct everyone.

Es tan justiciero que siempre quiere corregir a todos.