Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ladroes
Noun
/ləˈdroʊs/
Definition
A Portuguese word that translates to ‘thieves’ in English.
Examples
- The police caught the ladroes red-handed while they were breaking into the house.
- Many cities have programs to educate residents on how to prevent being victims of ladroes.
Meaning
Individuals who unlawfully take someone else’s property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it.
Synonyms
- criminals
- robbers
- burglars
- pickpockets