recaudador
/rekaudaˈdoɾ/
The English word bagman is translated into Spanish as recaudador.
This term refers to a person who collects and distributes money, often in the context of illegal activities.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of this word is recaudadora.
How do you pronounce it?
/rekaudaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- The noun recaudación is used to describe the total amount of money earned by a movie or play at the box office.
- While recaudador can refer to a criminal 'bagman', it is also the standard and legal term for a government tax collector.
- The word recaudador comes from the Latin root *recapitāre*, which is related to the word 'capital' as in financial wealth.
Examples in context
- Ese hombre actúa como un recaudador para la banda.That man acts as a bagman for the gang.
- La policía arrestó al recaudador del grupo.The police arrested the group's bagman.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing a crime news report in a café.
- Javier¿Viste que atraparon al recaudador de la mafia?Did you see they caught the mafia's bagman?
- MaríaSí, Javier, es un caso muy impactante.Yes, Javier, it is a very shocking case.
- JavierParece que él manejaba todo el efectivo.It seems he handled all the cash.
- MaríaEs peligroso ser un recaudador en ese negocio.It is dangerous to be a bagman in that business.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry recaudador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries recaudador, CC BY-SA 4.0.
