bandido

bandit

noun bahn-DEE-doh Rare

Origin: Italian bandito (outlaw, banned person).

Also means

rascal

Usage Note

Bandido covers both a serious outlaw or criminal and, in milder register, a rogue or rascal — used affectionately for a mischievous child or a charming scoundrel. The feminine bandida exists but is less common. Related words include banda (gang, band) and bandidaje (banditry). The Italian source word bandito entered Spanish in the 16th century alongside bandolero, a close synonym.

Examples

"La película trata sobre un famoso bandido del siglo XIX."

Natural Translation

The film is about a famous bandit from the 19th century.

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