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/ˈpi.ka.ɾo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Someone who behaves mischievously or dishonestly, but with a certain likability.
That boy is a rogue; he always finds a way to evade the rules.
Ese niño es un pícaro; siempre encuentra la manera de eludir las reglas.
A person who acts with cunning and malice, usually in a humorous context.
The rogue always seeks an ingenious way out of his problems.
El pícaro siempre busca una salida ingeniosa a sus problemas.
A typical character from the picaresque novel, living by tricks and deceptions.
The story follows the adventures of a rogue traveling around Spain.
La historia sigue las aventuras de un pícaro que recorre España.
Etymology
It comes from Old Spanish, related to 'picar', which implies cunning or mischief.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be a rogue
Acting with cunning or mischief.
ser un pícaro
rogue's life
Life characterized by pranks and deception.
vida de pícaro
rogue humor
A type of humor that implies mischievous or malicious innuendos.
humor pícaro
Related Words
mischief
Cunning, mischievous, or malicious attitude.
picardía
rogue - (adj)
Having traits of mischief; mischievous.
pícaro - (adj)
Slang Meanings
To use ingenuity to get out of difficult situations.
He always manages things cleverly; he’s a true rogue at work.
Siempre se las ingenia, es un verdadero pícaro en el trabajo.
To have a suggestive or seductive attitude.
With that smile, you can't help but look like a rogue.
Con esa sonrisa, no puedes evitar parecer un pícaro.
To humorously deceive someone.
He played a trick on me at the meeting; he’s such a rascal.
Me hizo un pícaro al darme una broma en la reunión.