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common
/delinˈkwente/
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Translation
criminal, offender
Word origin
From Latin delinquens, the present participle of delinquere ('to fail, to do wrong'), from de plus linquere ('to leave'). The same root gives English 'delinquent'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- delinquere
- English cognates
- delinquent
Grammar
Gendercommon
Pluraldelincuentes
Examples
.
The police arrested the criminal near the bank.
huyó .
The offender fled before the patrol arrived.
condenados .
The criminals were sentenced to several years.
fama .
That neighbourhood has a reputation for attracting criminals.
jueza .
The judge considered him a dangerous offender.
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