What is the Spanish word for "robber"?

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

English

robber

Spanish

ladrón

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Alternative translations of "robber"

asalteador
caco

Examples of how to use "robber" in Spanish

English
A bank robber stole a lot of money.
Spanish
Un ladrón de bancos robó mucho dinero.
English
The robber ran away from the police.
Spanish
El ladrón huyó de la policía.
English
A brave witness saw the robber clearly.
Spanish
Una valiente testigo vio claramente al ladrón.
English
The robber hid behind the old van.
Spanish
El ladrón se escondió detrás de la vieja camioneta.
English
She described the robber to the officer.
Spanish
Ella describió al ladrón al oficial.

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