What does "rufián" mean in English?

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Spanish

rufián

English

scoundrel

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Alternative translations of "rufián"

ruffian
thug
villain
rogue

Examples of how to use "rufián" in Spanish

Spanish
Aquel rufián engañó a mucha gente.
English
That scoundrel fooled a lot of people.
Spanish
El rufián robó el reloj del mercado.
English
The scoundrel stole the market's watch.
Spanish
No le hables al rufián en la calle.
English
Don't talk to the scoundrel on the street.
Spanish
¿Es ese rufián tu vecino?
English
Is that scoundrel your neighbor?
Spanish
La policía capturó al rufián anoche.
English
The police caught the scoundrel last night.

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Aquel rufián engañó a mucha gente.

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