Translation
thief, robber
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Word origin
From Latin latro, latronis ('mercenary, robber'), originally 'hired soldier', probably from Greek latron ('pay, hire').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- latro
- English cognates
- larceny
Grammar
Examples
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The thief got into the house through the window.
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The police arrested the thief near the bank.
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A thief stole her bag on the street.
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The thief ended up in jail for two years.
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Nobody saw the thief leave the building.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 8: ladrón, sonido, defensa and 7 more words.