English–Spanish
“robber” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/atɾakaˈðoɾ/
Example
El atracador nos amenazó con un cuchillo.
The robber threatened us with a knife.
How to say “robber” in Spanish
“Robber” in Spanish is atracador.
A single attacker on a dim street threatening a pedestrian with a knife.
Example sentences with atracador
La policía detuvo al atracador en la estación.
The police arrested the robber at the station.
Tips for using atracador
- Atracador implies violence or intimidation in public (a mugging), so use ladrón for a nonviolent thief and reserve atracador for forceful street robberies.