Bandos

/ˈbændoʊz/ noun

Definition

An informal or dialectal plural of bando, referring to bandits or gang members in some regional contexts.

Etymology

Spanish origin, from bando meaning faction or group, likely from Latin bandum. Used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions with connotations of outlaw bands.

Kelly Says

This word reveals how Spanish slang for criminal gangs differs dramatically from English—'bandos' carries cultural weight tied to specific Latin American history and street culture that's hard to translate directly.

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