What is the Spanish word for "delinquent"?

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

English

delinquent

Spanish

delincuente

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Examples of how to use "delinquent" in Spanish

English
A delinquent child often breaks rules.
Spanish
Un niño delincuente suele romper las reglas.
English
The delinquent student missed three classes.
Spanish
El estudiante delincuente faltó a tres clases.
English
Neighbors complained about the delinquent dog's owner.
Spanish
Los vecinos se quejaron del dueño del perro delincuente.
English
Her delinquent account received a final notice.
Spanish
Su cuenta morosa recibió un aviso final.
English
Police questioned the delinquent youth last night.
Spanish
La policía interrogó al joven delincuente anoche.

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