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    Atraco (en. Holdup)

    /aˈtɾako/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of assaulting a person or a place to steal.
    The bank robbery was very shocking.
    El atraco en el banco fue muy impactante.
    Action of very intense violence in a robbery.
    The robbery was carried out by three masked men.
    El atraco fue llevado a cabo por tres hombres enmascarados.
    Robbery with intimidation, generally using weapons.
    The robbery occurred in broad daylight.
    El atraco se produjo en plena luz del día.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'atracar', which comes from the Latin 'tractare', meaning 'to drag or to treat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to plan a robbery
    To organize a robbery with the intention of executing it.
    planear un atraco
    to give a robbery
    To rob someone, usually with violence.
    dar un atraco
    to suffer a robbery
    To be a victim of a violent robbery.
    sufrir un atraco

    Related Words

    robber
    Person who carries out a robbery.
    atracador
    robber (female)
    Woman who carries out a robbery.
    atracadora
    theft
    Taking of someone else's property with or without violence.
    robo
    assault
    Action of attacking someone to steal from them.
    asalto

    Slang Meanings

    hit
    They gave him a hit during the robbery and took everything.
    Le dieron un golpe en el atraco y se llevaron todo.
    heist
    They organized to pull a heist at the store.
    Se organizaron para dar una ladra a la tienda.