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    Hurtar (en. Steal)

    /uɾˈtaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To illegally take someone else's property without the owner's consent.
    He was accused of stealing goods from the store.
    Se le acusó de hurtar mercancías de la tienda.
    To act cunningly to obtain something that does not belong to you.
    The thief stole the car without anyone noticing.
    El delincuente hurtó el coche sin que nadie se diera cuenta.
    To steal discreetly or stealthily.
    He always tries to steal some valuable item at parties.
    Siempre trata de hurtar algún objeto de valor en las fiestas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'furtare', which means to steal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to steal in broad daylight
    To commit a robbery during the day, without disguising or hiding.
    hurtar a plena luz del día
    to steal someone's heart
    To enamor or win over someone subtly.
    hurtar el corazón
    to steal attention
    To divert someone's attention to something else.
    hurtar la atención

    Related Words

    theft
    The act of stealing, petty theft.
    hurto
    thief
    A person who steals, especially through theft.
    ladrón
    robbery
    The taking of someone else's property by force or intimidation.
    robo

    Slang Meanings

    Stealing without anyone noticing
    The guy stole the cell phone without anyone noticing.
    El tipo hurtó el celular sin que nadie lo notara.
    To take hold of something that belongs to someone else
    One should not take others' things.
    No se debe echar mano de las cosas de los demás.