Vagabundos (en. Vagabonds)

/baɣaˈbundos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals who wander or roam without a fixed place to reside.
Vagabonds often seek shelter in train stations.
Los vagabundos a menudo buscan refugio en las estaciones de tren.
People who choose a wandering and nomadic lifestyle.
There are vagabonds who travel from city to city, seeking adventures.
Hay vagabundos que viajan de ciudad en ciudad, buscando aventuras.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'vagabundus', which means 'one who wanders'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

air vagabonds
People who are unstable or frequently change locations.
vagabundos del aire
protect the vagabonds
To offer help or shelter to homeless people.
proteger a los vagabundos
life of a vagabond
A lifestyle of someone who does not settle in one place.
vida de vagabundo

Related Words

wandering
Action of wandering or wandering aimlessly.
vagabundeo
to wander
To roam without a fixed destination.
vagabundear
beggar
A person who begs for alms.
mendigo

Slang Meanings

Homeless people or those living on the streets.
In the city, there are many vagabonds who spend the night in parks.
En la ciudad hay muchos vagabundos que pasan la noche en los parques.
Someone who leads a disordered life or lives outside social norms.
That guy is a vagabond; he never stays in one place for too long.
Ese tipo es un vagabundo, nunca se queda en un lugar por mucho tiempo.