Vagabunda (en. Vagabond)

/βaɡaˈbunda/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who lives in a wandering or disorderly manner.
The vagabond settled in the park for several weeks.
La vagabunda se asentó en el parque durante varias semanas.
It refers to someone who is homeless and lives on the street.
The city has a growing problem of vagabonds on its streets.
La ciudad tiene un problema creciente de vagabundas en sus calles.
A woman who leads a life of debauchery or without ties.
The novel tells the story of a vagabond who is searching for her place in the world.
La novela cuenta la historia de una vagabunda que busca su lugar en el mundo.

Etymology

From Latin 'vagabundus', meaning 'one who wanders' or 'aberrant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wandering life
A lifestyle that is free and aimless.
vida vagabunda
to be a vagabond
To live in a wandering manner, without commitments or responsibilities.
ser un vagabundo

Related Words

to wander
To wander aimlessly.
vagabundear
wandering
The act of wandering.
vagabundeo
nomad
A person who moves from one place to another in search of better living conditions.
nómada

Slang Meanings

It is used to describe someone who does not have a fixed place to live.
That girl is a vagabond, she lives in a tent in the park.
Esa chica es una vagabunda, vive en una tienda de campaña en el parque.
Referring to a person who spends a lot of time on the street.
I haven't seen her in days; she is probably back with the vagabonds in the neighborhood.
No la he visto en días, seguro está de nuevo con las vagabundas del barrio.