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    Ladrones (en. Thieves)

    /laˈdɾonez/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Individuals who engage in theft.
    The robbers entered the house during the night.
    Los ladrones entraron a la casa durante la noche.
    People who have committed a theft offense.
    The robbers were caught by the police.
    Los ladrones fueron atrapados por la policía.
    A group of people who assault or commit thefts.
    A gang of robbers has been causing problems in the city.
    Una banda de ladrones ha estado causando problemas en la ciudad.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'latronem', which means 'thief' or 'bandit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a thief who robs a thief
    Expression that refers to the fact that trust should not be given among thieves.
    ladrón que roba a ladrón
    to fall into the hands of robbers
    To be in a dangerous situation with criminals.
    caer en manos de ladrones
    to catch robbers
    To search for and catch those who commit thefts.
    cazar ladrones
    there is no thief without a schedule
    It means that thieves have their habits or routines.
    no hay ladrón sin un horario

    Related Words

    theft
    Act of illegally taking someone's belongings.
    robo
    larceny
    Theft of small amounts.
    hurto
    crime
    Set of crimes or offenses.
    delincuencia
    assault
    Action of attacking someone to rob them.
    asalto

    Slang Meanings

    rascal
    That kid is a rascal; he's always stealing things.
    Ese chico es un pillo, siempre está robando cosas.
    white-collar thief
    A white-collar thief is someone who commits financial crimes.
    Se le llama ladrón de guante blanco a quien comete delitos financieros.
    pickpocket
    Watch out for that pickpocket in the store!
    ¡Cuidado con ese ratero en la tienda!