English–Spanish
“thief” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/laˈðɾon/
Example
Si ves a un ladrón, llama a la policía.
If you see a thief, call the police.
How to say “thief” in Spanish
“Thief” in Spanish is ladrón.
A person taking another's belongings by stealth, trickery, or force.
Example sentences with ladrón
Detuvieron al ladrón de cartera en la estación.
They arrested the pickpocket at the station.
Tips for using ladrón
- As a general word for thief, ladrón is often replaced in speech by terms like carterista for pickpockets or atracador for violent robbers to avoid ambiguity.