Bandido (en. Bandit)

/bãn-ˈdi-dō/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who breaks the law, often related to crime or robbery.
The bandits were captured by the police in an operation.
Ang mga bandido ay nahuli ng mga pulis sa isang operasyon.
A member of a group that uses violence or intimidation to achieve goals.
The bandit is part of a well-known gang in the city.
Ang bandido ay bahagi ng isang kilalang gang sa siyudad.
A criminal who carries weapons and has schemes for theft or assault.
The bandit instilled fear in the residents of the barangay.
Ang bandido ay naglugmok ng takot sa mga residente ng barangay.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'bandido' meaning 'criminal' or 'thief'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the bandit was imprisoned
a situation where a criminal is caught and imprisoned.
nakulong ang bandido

Related Words

scourge
A person or thing that causes harm or danger to others.
salot
deceit
An action that is dishonest or evades the truth, often aimed at tricking others.
pandaraya

Slang Meanings

Bad person or criminal.
That bandido is well-known in our area, he's always in the news.
Kilala yung bandido na yan sa lugar namin, lagi siyang nasa balita.
Someone with bad intentions or habits.
Why are you hanging out with that bandido?
Bakit ka nakikipag-sundo sa bandido na yun?
A person who loves trouble or fights.
He's really the biggest bandido in the group, loves to brawl.
Siya talaga ang pinaka-bandido sa grupo, mahilig sa suntukan.