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    Ladrón (en. Thief)

    /laˈðɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who seizes what belongs to others with or without violence.
    The thief entered the house while its occupants were sleeping.
    El ladrón entró en la casa mientras sus moradores dormían.
    A person who commits theft.
    The thief was caught by the police.
    El ladrón fue atrapado por la policía.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'latro, latronis', which means 'thief' or 'bandit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    A thief who robs a thief
    Expression indicating that it is acceptable to steal from someone who is also a thief.
    ladrón que roba a ladrón
    White-collar thief
    Refers to a person who commits fraud or financial crimes without using violence.
    ladrón de guante blanco

    Related Words

    Theft
    The act of stealing.
    robo
    Larceny
    Taking someone else's property without the use of force.
    hurto
    Criminal
    A person who commits a crime.
    delincuente

    Slang Meanings

    Thief (slang)
    That thief escaped from the police station.
    Ese chorizo se escapó de la comisaría.
    Snitch (slang)
    Don't trust him, he is a snitch.
    No confíes en él, es un mocado.