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    Robaban (en. Were stealing)

    /roˈβaβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of taking from someone what they own illegally.
    During the night, the thieves were robbing several houses in the neighborhood.
    Durante la noche, los ladrones robaban en varias casas del vecindario.
    Action of depriving someone of something unjustly.
    They were stealing dreams and hopes from those who had the least.
    Robaban sueños y esperanzas a los que menos tenían.
    Refers to taking something that does not belong to oneself.
    The criminals were stealing cars in the downtown area.
    Los delincuentes robaban coches en la zona céntrica.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'rapare', which means 'to snatch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to steal the show
    To unexpectedly stand out and attract attention at an event.
    robarse el show
    to rob at gunpoint
    To commit a robbery using a weapon.
    robar a mano armada
    to steal information
    Illegal acquisition of data or secrets.
    robar información

    Related Words

    steal
    To take something that does not belong to one illegally.
    robar
    theft
    Action of stealing.
    robo
    thief
    A person who steals.
    ladrón

    Slang Meanings

    To take something borrowed without the intention of returning it.
    He always steals snacks from my bag.
    Él siempre roba los snacks de mi bolsa.
    To take something in an informal context.
    At the party, many took beers from the fridge.
    En la fiesta, muchos robaron cervezas de la nevera.