esbirro
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el esbirro(
ehs
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bee
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rroh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (pejorative) (assistant)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
a. henchman
El esbirro del emperador espiaba a los trabajadores para chivarse de ellos.The emperor's henchman spied on the workers to squeal on them to him.
b. minion
El esbirro se encargó de azotar a quienes no cumplían su cometido.The minion was in charge of flogging those who did not perform their duties.
2. (goon)
a. killer
Los dos esbirros habían sido contratados para asesinar al millonario.The two killers had been hired to murder the millionaire.
3. (history)
a. bailiff
El esbirro era el único que podía abrir la puerta de la celda.The bailiff was the only person allowed to open the gate of the cell.
b. constable
Todos los presos ansiaban tener la llave que el esbirro guardaba en su bolsillo.All the prisoners were eager to have the key the constable kept in his pocket.
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