Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ladro

Noun
/ˈlæd.rəʊ/
Definition
The Portuguese term ‘ladro’ translates to ‘thief’ in English, typically referring to someone who steals.
Examples
  • The ladro was caught red-handed while trying to escape.
  • Everyone in the neighborhood was wary of the known ladro.
Meaning
A person who unlawfully takes someone else’s property with the intention of permanently depriving the owner of it.
Synonyms
  • robber
  • burglar
  • stealer
  • pickpocket