violencia de pandillas
/bjolenθja de pandiʝas/from spelling rules
The English phrase gang violence is translated into Spanish as violencia de pandillas.
The phrase violencia de pandillas is typically used in journalistic, sociological or news contexts to describe criminal activity involving organized groups.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of violencia (violence), de (of) and pandillas (gangs).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Central America, the term Mara is commonly used to refer to gangs. In Mexico and some Central American countries, the term pandillerismo is used to describe gang-related activities.
How do you pronounce it?
/bjolenθja de pandiʝas/
Did you know?
- The term Mara is derived from the word mara, which in some contexts refers to a group of people, though its specific rise in Central America is tied to the migration of gang members from Los Angeles.
- In Spain, pandilla is often used to describe a tight-knit group of friends, particularly in the south, and does not carry the violent connotation it has in Latin America.
- In certain contexts, the word pandilla can also refer to a 'group of friends' or a 'band of musicians', showing how a word for a criminal group can have innocent everyday uses.
Examples in context
- La violencia de pandillas es un problema serio que afecta a nuestras comunidades.Gang violence is a serious problem that affects our communities.
- Combatir la delincuencia de bandas es crucial para garantizar la seguridad ciudadana.Combating gang violence is crucial to guarantee citizen security.
- Los problemas de maras están afectando gravemente nuestra comunidad.The gang-related issues are seriously affecting our community.
- La violencia provocada por las narcopandillas se ha vuelto incontrolable en nuestra ciudad.The violence caused by drug cartel-affiliated gangs has become uncontrollable in our city.
- La violencia de pandillas afecta al barrio.Gang violence affects the neighborhood.
- Debemos reducir la violencia de pandillas.We must reduce gang violence.
- Hay mucha violencia de pandillas en la ciudad.There is a lot of gang violence in the city.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing the news in a cafe.
- Javier¿Viste las noticias sobre la violencia de pandillas?Did you see the news about the gang violence?
- SofíaSí, es una situación muy peligrosa.Yes, it is a very dangerous situation.
- JavierEs terrible lo que le pasa al sector.It is terrible what is happening to the sector.
- SofíaEspero que la policía actúe pronto.I hope the police act soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
