How to Say "Bandit" in Italian

bandito

/banˈdi.to/masculine

The English phrase "bandit" is translated into Italian as bandito. Wiktionary also lists bandita and fuorilegge.

Meaning: an outlaw (noun)

Ways to say it

The term is used to refer to an outlaw.

In the Sicilian dialect, banditu is commonly used to refer to a bandit.

To refer to multiple male bandits, use the masculine plural form banditi. To refer to multiple female bandits, use the feminine plural form bandite.

The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /banˈdi.to/.

The English word 'bandit' is a direct loanword from the Italian bandito, entering English during the 17th century.
In some historical contexts, a bandito was not just a thief but someone stripped of all civil rights, meaning anyone could legally kill them without penalty.
The Italian word bandire can be used both to banish a criminal and to officially announce or 'proclaim' a prize or a competition.

Bandito!
Bandit!
This example shows how to use bandito to call out to a bandit.
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La bandita era una criminale molto pericolosa.
The bandit was a very dangerous criminal.
Quel ragazzo è un ladro!
That guy is a thief!
Quella ragazza è una ladra!
That girl is a thief!
Il bandito è scappato nel bosco.
The bandit escaped into the woods.
Quel bandito ha rubato l'oro.
That bandit stole the gold.

Matteo and Chiara are watching a historical movie.

Matteo

Guarda, quel bandito è molto coraggioso.
Look, that bandit is very brave.
Chiara

Sì, ma è anche molto pericoloso.
Yes, but he is also very dangerous.
Matteo

Secondo me è il protagonista.
In my opinion, he is the protagonist.
Chiara

Forse, ma la storia è triste.
Maybe, but the story is sad.

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