What is the Spanish word for "burglar"?

Learn how to say "burglar" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

burglar

Spanish

ladrón

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Alternative translations of "burglar"

caco
ratero
ladrón de casas

Examples of how to use "burglar" in Spanish

English
A burglar broke into our house last night.
Spanish
Un ladrón entró en nuestra casa anoche.
English
A burglar broke the kitchen window last night.
Spanish
Un ladrón rompió la ventana de la cocina anoche.
English
The neighbor saw the burglar and called police.
Spanish
El vecino vio al ladrón y llamó a la policía.
English
She chased the burglar until help arrived.
Spanish
Ella persiguió al ladrón hasta que llegó la ayuda.
English
The burglar left muddy footprints on the floor.
Spanish
El ladrón dejó huellas de barro en el suelo.

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