How to Say "groper" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “groper” is “pulpo” — B2 level.
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nounB2informal
someone who touches others inappropriately
Examples
No me gusta bailar con él porque es un pulpo.
I don't like dancing with him because he's a groper (has wandering hands).
¡Quita tus manos de ahí, pulpo!
Take your hands off me, you octopus!
Ten cuidado con ese chico, que es un pulpo en la discoteca.
Be careful with that guy, he gets very handsy at the club.
Used as a Descriptor
In this sense, it describes a person's behavior using the 'octopus' image of having too many arms/hands.
Too literal
Mistake: “Él tiene muchas manos.”
Correction: Es un pulpo.
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