pandilla /pandˈiʎa/ · noun · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "gang".

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Source term
gang
Translation
pandilla
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".

Dictionary form pandilla
Article la
Gender/article class feminine
Regular/likely plural pandillas
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + la pandilla
Examples
Esto es la pandilla.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Un grupo de adolescentes se reunió ruidosamente cerca del viejo parque de patinaje.

English: A gang of teenagers gathered noisily near the old skate park.

B2 · materialsAndDynamics

La policía arrestó al líder de la pandilla local peligrosa.

English: The police arrested the leader of the dangerous local gang.

B2 · materialsAndDynamics

Se unió a un pequeño grupo de escritores que se reúnen todos los viernes por la noche.

English: She joined a small gang of writers who meet every Friday evening.

B2 · materialsAndDynamics

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