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delinquent

/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/

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noun

Delincuente

One who disobeys or breaks rules or laws.

Examples :

"The delinquent skipped class, spray-painted the school walls, and stole from the vending machine. "

El delincuente faltó a clase, pintó con aerosol las paredes de la escuela y robó de la máquina expendedora.

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noun

Moroso, deudor

A person who has not paid his or her debts.

Examples :

"The delinquent owed the store money for the new bicycle. "

El moroso debía dinero a la tienda por la bicicleta nueva.

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noun

Realista

A term applied to royalists by their opponents in the English Civil War 1642-1645. Charles I was known as the chief delinquent.

Examples :

"The royalist leader was considered a delinquent by Parliamentarians during the English Civil War. "

El líder realista fue considerado un realista por los parlamentarios durante la Guerra Civil Inglesa.

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adjective

Moroso, en mora

Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.

Examples :

"Fred is delinquent in making his car payment."

Fred está moroso en el pago de su coche.

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adjective

Delincuente, negligente, culpable

Failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense

Examples :

"The student was considered delinquent because he consistently missed his homework assignments. "

El estudiante fue considerado delincuente porque constantemente no entregaba sus tareas.

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