pandilla

Definitions of pandilla
  1. noun
    tool consisting of a combination of implements arranged to work together
    synonyms: patrulla
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    type of:
    utensilio
    an implement used in the practice of a vocation
  2. noun
    an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
    synonyms: cenáculo, peña
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    camarilla, facción, junta
    a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
    secta
    a dissenting clique
    izquierdista
    those who support varying degrees of social or political or economic change designed to promote the public welfare
    derechista
    those who support political or social or economic conservatism; those who believe that things are better left unchanged
    type of:
    conjunto, círculo, grupo
    an unofficial association of people or groups
  3. noun
    an association of criminals
    synonyms: apacheta, banda, basca, grupo, horda, jauría, manada, mersa, partida
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    type of:
    asociación
    a formal organization of people or groups of people
  4. noun
    an informal body of friends
    synonyms: banda, basca, equipo, grupo, gusanera, hato, minga, pelotón, runfla, taifa
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    type of:
    colectividad, grupo humano
    a group of persons together in one place
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