Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

larapio

Noun
/lɑːˈrɑː.pi.oʊ/
Definition
A term used in certain contexts to describe a person who engages in petty theft or is a small-time thief.
Examples
  • O larapio foi pego tentando roubar frutas do mercado.
  • Na história, o larapio se disfarçava para evitar ser reconhecido.
  • Apesar de ser um larapio, ele nunca se envolveu em crimes mais graves.
Meaning
The word ‘larapio’ generally refers to someone who steals but is not involved in major criminal activities. It often carries a connotation of being sly or deceptive.
Synonyms
  • ladrão
  • furto
  • bandido