Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Robarle (en. Steal from him)

    /roˈβaɾle/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To subtract something from someone.
    He tried to steal his friend's watch.
    Él intentó robarle el reloj a su amigo.
    To take something that does not belong to you.
    It is not right to steal from someone who helps you.
    No es correcto robarle a quien te ayuda.
    To unlawfully dispossess someone.
    The thieves planned to rob the old man in his house.
    Los ladrones planeaban robarle al anciano en su casa.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'robar' with the enclitic pronoun 'le.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to steal someone's heart
    To win someone's love or affection unexpectedly.
    robarle a alguien el corazón
    to steal time from someone
    To take someone's time without them noticing or without their consent.
    robarle tiempo a alguien

    Related Words

    theft
    Act of stealing, appropriating something that belongs to someone else.
    robo
    thief
    Person who steals.
    ladrón

    Slang Meanings

    to scrounge
    Don't scrounge, better ask for what you want.
    No manguées, mejor pide lo que quieres.
    to suck
    He swiped the wallet without him noticing.
    Él le chupó la billetera sin que se diera cuenta.
    to swipe
    He was swiping some bills at the bar.
    Estaba birlando unos billetes en el bar.