bandito

Bandito is a term meaning "bandit" or "outlaw" in Italian. In Italian, bandito is the masculine singular noun; feminine form is bandita, and the plural forms are banditi (masculine or mixed) and bandite (feminine). The Spanish equivalent is bandido; in Romance languages other terms may be used for criminal figures. In English, bandito is commonly encountered as a loanword or stylized spelling used to evoke Italianate or Western imagery.

In English-language usage, bandito is more often seen in titles, character names, or descriptive captions than in standard prose. It commonly appears in crime fiction, films, or songs that aim to convey a sense of outlaw character or criminal activity, without necessarily implying a real individual.

In popular culture, "Bandito" has appeared in various media as a name or label for fictional criminals, giving a flavor of flamboyant outlaw persona. Its usage can be ironic or affectionate rather than literal.

See also: Bandit; Bandido; Bandolero.