English–Spanish
“robbery” in Spanish
How to say “robbery” in Spanish
“Robbery” in Spanish is asalto.
A violent seizure of goods by approaching and overpowering a victim or location through force or threats.
Example sentences with asalto
La policía evitó un asalto gracias a la alerta vecinal.
The police prevented a robbery thanks to the neighborhood alert.
Tips for using asalto
- Although it resembles English assault, asalto in Spanish commonly denotes a robbery involving force rather than any non-theft physical attack.
Other Spanish words for “robbery”
¿Viste el atraco en la joyería?
Did you see the robbery at the jewelry store?