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    Robar (en. Steal)

    /roɾ̞aɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To take something illegally.
    The thief tried to rob a bank.
    El ladrón intentó robar un banco.
    To make someone lose something valuable.
    The virus can steal personal information.
    El virus puede robar información personal.
    To cause harm to someone by taking something from them.
    The scammer tried to rob an elderly man.
    El estafador intentó robarle a un anciano.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'rapere', meaning 'to snatch' or 'to take away'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    armed robbery
    To take something using a weapon.
    robar a mano armada
    to steal someone's heart
    To win someone's love.
    robar el corazón
    to steal the show
    To draw attention at an event or situation.
    robarse el show

    Related Words

    theft
    Action of stealing.
    hurto
    scam
    Action of deceiving someone to steal from them.
    estafa
    thief
    Person who steals.
    ladrón

    Slang Meanings

    To suck
    That guy stole my wallet.
    Ese tipo me chupó la billetera.
    To lift
    The young man lifted the cellphone in the store.
    El joven mangoneó el celular en la tienda.
    To nick
    They nicked Jorge's watch.
    Le birlaron el reloj a Jorge.