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pander

/ˈpændə/ /ˈpændɚ/

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noun

Alcahuete, proxeneta

A person who furthers the illicit love-affairs of others; a pimp or procurer.

Examples :

"The school's new security measures were intended to prevent the pander from operating near the campus. "

Las nuevas medidas de seguridad de la escuela tenían como objetivo evitar que el proxeneta operara cerca del campus.

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noun

Trotamundos, proxeneta

An offer of illicit sex with a third party.

Examples :

"Because the bar offered a pander on the side, undercover officers frequented the establishment, hoping to catch the criminals in the act. "

Debido a que el bar ofrecía un proxeneta, los agentes encubiertos frecuentaban el establecimiento, con la esperanza de atrapar a los criminales in fraganti.

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noun

Oferta ilícita, tentación

An illicit or illegal offer, usually to tempt.

Examples :

"The corrupt politician offered a pander of money and favors to secure votes. "

El político corrupto ofreció una tentación de dinero y favores para asegurar votos.

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noun

Trotamundos, alcahuete

(by extension) One who ministers to the evil designs and passions of another.

Examples :

"The politician was a pander to the voters' prejudices, promising everything to win their support. "

El político era un alcahuete de los prejuicios de los votantes, prometiendo de todo para ganar su apoyo.

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verb

Complacer, adular

To tempt with, to appeal or cater to (improper motivations, etc.); to assist in gratification.

Examples :

"His latest speech panders to the worst instincts of the electorate."

Su último discurso complace los peores instintos del electorado.

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verb

Ser proxeneta

To offer illicit sex with a third party; to pimp.

Examples :

"The criminal organization was known to pander young women to wealthy clients. "

Se sabía que la organización criminal era proxeneta de mujeres jóvenes para clientes adinerados.

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verb

Ser un alcahuete para

To act as a pander for (somebody).

Examples :

"The manager pandered to the client's every whim, hoping to secure the contract. "

El gerente fue un alcahuete para cada capricho del cliente, con la esperanza de asegurar el contrato.

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