How to Say "cheeky monkeys" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cheeky monkeys” is “bandidos” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1informal
often used for children

Examples
¡Qué bandidos son mis sobrinos! Escondieron mis llaves otra vez.
What rascals my nephews are! They hid my keys again.
Esos perros son unos bandidos, siempre roban comida de la mesa.
Those dogs are such scoundrels, they are always stealing food from the table.
Expressing Affection
In this context, using 'unos' before 'bandidos' makes the description feel more natural and informal.
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