pickpocket in Portuguese

pickpocket in Portuguese is carteirista, punguista, batedor de carteira — pickpocket means a thief who steals from people's pockets or bags, typically in crowded places, without being noticed.

pickpocket in Portuguese

carteirista

noun

One who steals from the pocket of a passerby, usually by sleight of hand.

punguista

noun

One who steals from the pocket of a passerby, usually by sleight of hand.

batedor de carteira

noun

One who steals from the pocket of a passerby, usually by sleight of hand.

bater carteira

verb

(transitive) To pick pockets; to steal.

punguear

verb

(transitive) To pick pockets; to steal.

What does "pickpocket" mean?

noun A thief who steals from people's pockets or bags, typically in crowded places, without being noticed.
"Tourists were warned to watch out for pickpockets in the market."
verb To steal from someone's pocket in this way.
"He was arrested after trying to pickpocket a passerby."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

pickpocket in a sentence

Tourists were warned to watch out for pickpockets in the market.
The pickpocket vanished into the crowd before anyone noticed.
He was arrested after trying to pickpocket a passerby.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pickpocket" in Portuguese?

"pickpocket" in Portuguese is carteirista, punguista, batedor de carteira. pickpocket means: A thief who steals from people's pockets or bags, typically in crowded places, without being noticed.

How do you use "pickpocket" in a sentence?

Example: "Tourists were warned to watch out for pickpockets in the market." In Portuguese, "pickpocket" is carteirista, punguista, batedor de carteira.

Are there other ways to say "pickpocket" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "pickpocket": carteirista, punguista, batedor de carteira, bater carteira, punguear.

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