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Translate Files Atracar (en. Dock)
/a.tɾaˈkaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
To commit a robbery or assault, often armed.
The criminals attempted to rob the bank in broad daylight.
Los delincuentes intentaron atracar el banco a plena luz del día.
To bring or dock a vessel to the shore or a pier.
The boat docked at the port at dawn.
El barco atracó en el puerto al amanecer.
To stop a vehicle in a location.
The car stopped in front of the house.
El coche atracó frente a la casa.
Etymology
From Latin 'tractare', meaning 'to pull' or 'to manipulate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to rob a bank
To commit a robbery at a banking institution.
atracar un banco
to dock a boat
To bring a boat close to the dock or shore.
atracar un barco
to mug someone
To steal from or assault a person.
atracar a alguien
Related Words
assault
The action of assaulting or attacking someone, especially with the intent to steal.
asalto
robbery
The taking of something that belongs to someone else.
robo
looting
Large-scale theft, especially during times of unrest.
saqueo
Slang Meanings
Armed robbery
The term is used to refer to a violent assault in which a weapon is used.
El término se usa para referirse a un asalto violento en el que se emplea un arma.
Carjacking
It is used to describe the act of stealing a vehicle.
Se utiliza para describir el acto de robar un vehículo.