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bandito

/bænˈdiːtoʊ/
ban · di · to
Plural:banditos
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• noun

1

North American An outlaw, brigand, or highway robber, especially one depicted in stories or films set in Mexico or the American Southwest.

Example

"Classic Western films frequently featured a charismatic bandito evading the local sheriff across the desert."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although styled to resemble Spanish, the authentic Spanish word is "bandido"; "bandito" is an English alteration (matching Italian "bandito") that can carry dated or stereotypical connotations when applied to Mexican or Latin American subjects.

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• Nearby Words

bandicoot
banding
bandit
bandito
banditry
bandleader
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in early 20th-century American English as a pseudo-Spanish alteration of "bandit" (or a blend of English "bandit" and Spanish "bandido"), corresponding in spelling to the Italian root "bandito", meaning an outlawed or banished person.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bandito. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bandito
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