vagabundo
What does “vagabundo” mean in English?
It's an insult for someone perceived as lazy or worthless. The literal translation is 'vagrant,' but it carries a heavier social judgment.
Literally “vagrant”
It's used as a direct insult, similar to calling someone a 'bum' or 'loser' in English. Be aware that it can have class implications, so context matters.
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The literal gloss is a short editorial translation to show word-for-word sense, not an etymological claim.
“Sounds like” is an English-friendly approximation of how the word sounds, not an authoritative pronunciation. Where shown, the romanisation is a conventional Latin-script transliteration of the original spelling.
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