gangster

BrE /ˈɡæŋstə/ AmE /ˈɡæŋstər/

noun en → es

1 CRIMINAL [singular] B2

a member of a criminal organization, especially one involved in illegal activities such as drugs or guns

gángster, delincuente, mafioso

Collocations gangster boss · gangster lifestyle

  • He became a gangster at the age of 16.

    Se convirtió en un gángster a los 16 años.

2 STREET CRIMINAL [singular] C1

a criminal who operates on the streets, often involved in violent crimes or drug dealing

delincuente callejero, pandillero, matón

Collocations street gangster · violent gangster

  • The police are looking for a dangerous street gangster.

    La policía está buscando a un peligroso delincuente callejero.