This is the 5487th most frequent Spanish word.
pandillas
"Gangs" or "groups of people, often with criminal associations."
In this sentence, 'pandillas' refers to groups or gangs involved in criminal activities.
En la ciudad, hay pandillas que se dedican a actividades ilegales.
In the city, there are gangs that engage in illegal activities.
Here, 'pandillas' describes informal social groups or teams formed for a common purpose, showcasing a neutral context.
Los adolescentes en el barrio han formado pandillas para jugar fútbol juntos.
Teenagers in the neighborhood have formed groups to play soccer together.
In this context, 'pandillas' is used to describe groups of people, potentially friends or acquaintances, implying a more positive connotation.