How to Say "lawbreakers" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “lawbreakers” is “delincuentes” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La policía capturó a los tres delincuentes después de la persecución.
The police captured the three criminals after the chase.
Las autoridades buscan soluciones para reducir el número de delincuentes juveniles.
The authorities are looking for solutions to reduce the number of juvenile offenders.
Los delincuentes fueron llevados a la comisaría.
The offenders were taken to the police station.
Gender Flexibility
Since 'delincuentes' ends in '-es', it can refer to a group of men, a group of women, or a mixed group. To talk about one person, use 'el delincuente' (man) or 'la delincuente' (woman).
Using the Singular Form
Mistake: “Using 'delincuente' when talking about two or more people.”
Correction: Always remember the '-s' to make it plural: 'Los delincuentes' (The criminals).
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