Spanish Conversation · Level 59
74 words
Spanish word
robo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈroβo/
Meaning
- masculine nountheft
Example
Ayer hubo un robo en la tienda.
Yesterday there was a theft at the store.
More examples
El dueño contó cómo ocurrió el robo.
The owner told how the theft occurred.
Core concept
A hand slipping a wallet from a shoulder bag.
Common phrases
cometer un robo
commit a theft
ser víctima de un robo
be a victim of a theft
denunciar un robo
report a theft
Similar words
hurto: Secretly taking someone else's property, usually quietly and without using force or detection.
atraco: Using threats or physical force to seize money or goods from someone in public.
Definition in Spanish
Sustracción de objetos pertenecientes a otra persona sin autorización, frecuentemente mediante amenaza, violencia o engaño.
Word origin
The noun comes from the verb robar, which ultimately derives from a Germanic root raub- meaning 'seize' or 'plunder' that entered Spanish through Romance forms.
Usage tips
- Robo is the general noun for theft; use atraco to stress an armed or violent robbery and hurto for nonviolent or petty stealing.
Other meanings
- robberynoun
Related words
- robadostolenadjective