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    Robando (en. Stealing)

    /roˈβando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of depriving someone of their belongings.
    He is robbing a store right now.
    Él está robando una tienda en este momento.
    To take something illegally.
    The news reports on a group robbing a bank.
    La noticia informa sobre un grupo robando un banco.
    To take someone else's items without permission.
    I witnessed someone robbing at the market.
    Fui testigo de alguien robando en el mercado.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to rob,' which comes from the Latin 'rapāre.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    robbing in the street
    To take objects from people who are walking in public.
    robando en la calle
    armed robbery
    To rob using a weapon to intimidate.
    robar a mano armada
    to steal a kiss
    To give a surprise kiss or one without prior notice.
    robar un beso

    Related Words

    thief
    Person who steals.
    ladrón
    theft
    Taking someone else's property without the use of force.
    hurto
    assault
    Theft carried out with violence or threat.
    asalto

    Slang Meanings

    To rip off
    The criminal ripped off in the store without anyone seeing him.
    El criminal chorreó en la tienda sin que nadie lo viera.
    Clean
    They did a clean job in the house.
    Hicieron un golpe limpio en la casa.