Meaning
thief
- burglar
In a sentence
Quel ladro ha rubato il mio telefono ieri.
That thief stole my phone yesterday.
Hai visto il ladro uscire dalla casa?
Did you see the burglar leave the house?
Non sono un ladro, ti sto solo aiutando.
I'm not a thief, I'm just helping you.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ladro | masculine · singular |
| ladri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use ladro as the general word for “thief.” For someone who breaks into buildings, scassinatore is more specific than ladro.
- In speech, dare del ladro a qualcuno means “to call someone a thief.” It can be literal or an insult.
- The feminine is ladra; plural ladri/ladre. Don’t confuse ladro with rubare, which is the verb “to steal.”