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desperado

/dɛspəˈɹɑːdəʊ/

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noun

Forajido, bandido

A bold outlaw, especially one from southern portions of the Wild West.

Examples :

"The sheriff warned that the captured bank robber was a known desperado, likely to try escaping again. "

El sheriff advirtió que el ladrón de bancos capturado era un forajido conocido, propenso a intentar escapar de nuevo.

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noun

Desesperado, forajido

A person in desperate circumstances or who is at the point of desperation, such as a down-and-outer, an addict, etc.

Examples :

"After losing his job and facing eviction, he became a desperado, willing to do anything to provide for his family. "

Después de perder su trabajo y enfrentarse al desalojo, se convirtió en un forajido, dispuesto a hacer cualquier cosa para mantener a su familia.

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Enamorado desesperado

A person who is desperately in love or is desperate for a romantic or sexual relationship.

Examples :

"Mark became a real desperado after Sarah broke up with him; he was constantly calling her and leaving gifts at her door. "

Mark se convirtió en un verdadero enamorado desesperado después de que Sarah rompió con él; la llamaba constantemente y dejaba regalos en su puerta.

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noun

Pieza suicida

A piece that seems determined to give itself up, typically to bring about stalemate or perpetual check.

Examples :

"The bishop became a desperado, sacrificing itself to force a draw by perpetual check. "

El alfil se convirtió en una pieza suicida, sacrificándose para forzar las tablas por jaque perpetuo.