Ladron (en. Thief)

/laˈðɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individual dedicated to stealing.
The thief was caught by the police.
El ladrón fue atrapado por la policía.
Term used to refer to someone who illegally takes something.
The thieves entered the house at night.
Los ladrones entraron a la casa durante la noche.

Etymology

From Latin 'latrō', meaning 'thief' or 'bandit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a thief who robs a thief
Expression used to refer to an unfair action between dishonest people.
ladrón que roba a ladrón
white-collar thief
Refers to a criminal who commits fraud in an elegant or sophisticated manner.
ladrón de guante blanco

Related Words

robbery
Illegitimate taking of someone else's property.
robo
crime
Action that goes against the law.
delito
scammer
Person who deceives others to obtain money or goods.
estafador

Slang Meanings

Choro
That choro got into trouble after stealing.
Ese choro se metió en problemas después de robar.
Ladra
Don't trust him, he's a ladra.
No confíes en él, es un ladra.