gamberro (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word gamberro is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/gamˈbe.ro/

Translation Options into English

• Rascally person
• Hooligan
• Troublemaker
• Delinquent

Meaning and Usage

The term gamberro is used informally to describe a person who behaves in a disruptive or unruly manner, typically characterized by mischief or criminal activity. In a legal context, a gamberro may refer to someone involved in petty crimes, vandalism, or antisocial behavior.

Frequency of Use: The term is commonly used in both oral and written Spanish, though it may appear more frequently in informal contexts such as conversations, news articles, or colloquial expressions.

Example Sentences

1. La policía tuvo que intervenir cuando un grupo de gamberros comenzó a causar problemas en el barrio.

2. The police had to intervene when a group of hooligans started causing trouble in the neighborhood.

3. No quiero salir esta noche porque siempre hay gamberros en la calle.

4. I don't want to go out tonight because there are always troublemakers on the street.

5. El director de la escuela habló sobre cómo ayudar a los gamberros a cambiar su comportamiento.

6. The school principal talked about how to help the troublemakers change their behavior.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word gamberro is often used in idiomatic expressions that convey a sense of unruliness or trouble.

1. Estar en la piel de un gamberro (To be in the skin of a troublemaker):
2. A veces creo que estar en la piel de un gamberro sería muy divertido.

3. Sometimes I think being in the skin of a hooligan would be very fun.

4. Gamberro de barrio (Local hooligan):

5. El gamberro de barrio siempre está metido en problemas con la policía.

6. The local troublemaker is always getting into trouble with the police.

7. Los gamberros no tienen límites (The troublemakers have no limits):

8. Es preocupante ver que los gamberros no tienen límites en sus acciones.

9. It is concerning to see that the hooligans have no limits in their actions.

10. Gamberro a todas horas (Trickster all the time):

11. Ese niño es un gamberro a todas horas; siempre está haciendo travesuras.
12. That boy is a trickster all the time; he is always playing pranks.

Etymology

The word gamberro likely originates from the Spanish gambeta, which refers to a small, obstructive movement, commonly associated with mischief or playful disturbance. It is believed to have evolved to characterize those who embody unruly or rascally behavior.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Granuja - Pícaro - Truhan

Antonyms: - Gentil - Bieneducado - Honesto