Pandilleros (en. Gang members)

/pandijeˈros/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who is part of a gang.
Gang members often exhibit aggressive behavior.
Los pandilleros suelen tener un comportamiento agresivo.
An individual who acts in a group for criminal purposes.
The police arrested several gang members in the neighborhood.
La policía detuvo a varios pandilleros en el barrio.
A member of a group that gathers to engage in illegal activities.
Gang members are known for causing trouble in the community.
Los pandilleros son conocidos por causar problemas en la comunidad.

Etymology

Derived from 'pandilla', which comes from the Italian term 'bandiglia', meaning gang or group.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gang members in action
Reference to the criminal activity of gang members.
pandilleros en acción
fight against gang members
Efforts by the authorities to stop criminal activity.
luchar contra los pandilleros
neighborhood gang members
Gang members operating in specific areas of a city.
pandilleros de barrio

Related Words

gang
A group of people who come together to engage in criminal activities.
pandilla
delinquency
Actions contrary to the law that can be carried out by gang members.
delincuencia
band
A synonymous term referring to an organized group that engages in criminal activity.
banda

Slang Meanings

Gang
The gang is causing trouble on the corner.
La panda hace de las suyas en la esquina.
Street people
Don't get close; they're street people.
No te acerques, son gente de la calle.
Corner kids
The corner kids got together to make noise.
Los chavos de la esquina se juntaron para hacer ruido.