What is the Spanish word for "pickpocket"?

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

English

pickpocket

Spanish

carterista

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Alternative translations of "pickpocket"

ratero

Examples of how to use "pickpocket" in Spanish

English
A pickpocket stole my wallet in the crowd.
Spanish
Un carterista me robó la cartera en la multitud.
English
The pickpocket stole my wallet.
Spanish
El carterista me robó la cartera.
English
Watch the pickpocket on the crowded bus.
Spanish
Mira al carterista en el autobús lleno de gente.
English
Did you see the pickpocket there?
Spanish
¿Viste al carterista allí?
English
A pickpocket works with fast hands.
Spanish
Un carterista trabaja con manos rápidas.

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