Meaning
petty thief
- A petty thief who steals items of small value.
- A small-time criminal or pickpocket.
In a sentence
La polizia ha fermato un ladruncolo che derubava i turisti.
The police stopped a petty thief who was robbing tourists.
Non era un criminale pericoloso, solo un piccolo ladruncolo.
He wasn't a dangerous criminal, just a small-time thief.
Quel ladruncolo ha sfilato un portafoglio sul tram affollato.
That pickpocket swiped a wallet on the crowded tram.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ladruncolo | masculine · singular |
| ladruncoli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive and pejorative form of 'ladro', used for small-time offenders or pickpockets.