bandido
/banˈdido/masculine
The English phrase 'bandit' can be translated into Spanish as bandido. If unsure, use bandido. Wiktionary also lists forajido and bandolero.
Meaning: an outlaw (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bandido | /banˈdido/ | masculine |
| forajido | /foɾaˈxido/ | masculine |
| bandolero | /bandoˈleɾo/ | masculine |
Which one should you use?
bandido is a general term for a bandit that focuses on the criminal nature of the person. In contrast, forajido is a term for an outlaw or a fugitive. bandolero specifically evokes the image of a traditional Spanish highwayman or a bandit operating in rural areas, often associated with historical or folk contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of bandido is bandida, and the plural form is bandidos. All forms provided in this entry are masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/banˈdido/
Did you know?
- In modern colloquial Spanish, calling someone a bandido or bandida can be a playful or flirtatious way to call them a 'scoundrel' or 'heartbreaker'.
- The word forajido comes from the Medieval Spanish phrase fuera exido, meaning 'has gone out'.
- The bandolero is often romanticized in Spanish folk music, such as in the famous song 'El Bandolero', portraying them as rebellious heroes rather than mere criminals.
Examples in context
- ¡Bandido!Bandit!This example shows how to use bandido as a direct exclamation.Tatoeba #13931589 by BenjaBesings_14, translation #13450393 by rul
- En un intento de fuga, el bandido acabó con la vida de cuatro rehenes.In an attempt to escape, the bandit took the lives of four hostages.This example shows how to use bandido to describe a criminal's actions during an escape.Tatoeba #1325935 by hayastan, translation #1326905 by marcelostockle
- El bandido fue arrestadoThe bandit was arrested.
- Ese forajido ha estado aterrorizando el puebloThat bandit has been terrorizing the town.
- Los saqueadores roban en el puebloThe bandits steal in the town.
- Los asaltantes escaparon con el botínThe bandits escaped with the loot.
- Un bandido armado robó el banco el martes pasado.A bandit armed with a gun robbed the bank last Tuesday.
- El forajido fue capturado después de una persecución de alto riesgo.The bandit was captured after a high-risk pursuit.
- Los asaltantes se llevaron todo el dinero de la caja registradora antes de huir.The bandits took all the money from the cash register before fleeing.
- El bandido huyó por el bosque.The bandit fled through the forest.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are watching an old western movie on TV.
- JavierEse bandido es muy valiente.That bandit is very brave.
- ElenaNo, es un criminal peligroso.No, he is a dangerous criminal.
- JavierPero el bandido tiene una historia interesante.But the bandit has an interesting story.
- ElenaAun así, no me gusta el personaje.Even so, I don't like the character.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bandit” translations and entries bandido, forajido, bandolero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bandido, forajido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
