English–Spanish
“theft” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈroβo/
Example
Ayer hubo un robo en la tienda.
Yesterday there was a theft at the store.
How to say “theft” in Spanish
“Theft” in Spanish is robo.
A hand slipping a wallet from a shoulder bag.
Example sentences with robo
El dueño contó cómo ocurrió el robo.
The owner told how the theft occurred.
Tips for using robo
- Robo is the general noun for theft; use atraco to stress an armed or violent robbery and hurto for nonviolent or petty stealing.