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    Robaran (en. They will steal)

    /roˈβaɾan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates that something will be stolen by a group in a probable future.
    If they don't take precautions, they will steal at the market.
    Si no toman precauciones, robaran en el mercado.
    Refers to a future action that involves the dispossession of someone else's property.
    I fear they will steal the bicycles from the park.
    Temo que robaran las bicicletas del parque.
    Used in a hypothetical or subjunctive context.
    If they don’t reinforce security, they will steal the houses.
    Si no refuerzan la seguridad, robaran las casas.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'robar', which comes from the Latin 'rapare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to steal a kiss
    to take a kiss without permission
    robar un beso
    to steal time
    to take someone's time to do something else
    robar tiempo
    to steal the show
    to be the center of attention at an event
    robar el show
    they will not steal anymore
    indicates that no more thefts will be committed
    no robaran más

    Related Words

    theft
    act of depriving someone of their belongings.
    robo
    thief
    person who steals.
    ladrón
    to steal
    to take something belonging to someone else stealthily.
    hurtar
    to remove
    to take something from someone, especially illegally.
    sustraer

    Slang Meanings

    theft (slang)
    That group of kids are thieves; they are always stealing.
    Ese grupo de chicos son unos choros; siempre están robando.
    buddy (slang)
    Don’t trust him, he’s a buddy who is always stealing.
    No confíes en él, es un pata que se la pasa robando.