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verb

asaltar

rob

Es atacar de forma repentina a una persona o lugar, generalmente para robar o causar daño.

Definition & meaning

  1. To assault, attack, or raid a person, place, or vehicle, often suddenly or violently. It can also mean to rob someone by force or threat.
  2. To overwhelm or beset, especially when thoughts, doubts, or feelings suddenly take hold. It can also describe approaching someone insistently with questions or requests.
  3. To storm or seize a fortified place or position by force.

Grammar & Word origin

Asaltar is a regular -ar verb, usually used with a direct object. It comes from the prefix a- and the idea of saltar—originally suggesting a sudden leap or attack.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • atacar — “to attack”; broader than asaltar and does not necessarily imply surprise or robbery.
  • atracar — “to rob by force”; specifically emphasizes theft, often involving threats or weapons.
  • invadir — “to invade”; generally suggests entering and occupying a territory or space.
  • defender — “to defend”; an opposite when asaltar means to attack.

Common phrases & collocations

  • asaltar un banco — to rob a bank
  • asaltar una fortaleza — to storm a fortress
  • asaltarle a alguien una duda — for a doubt to suddenly trouble someone

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Examples

Nunca hubiera imaginado que alguien podría asaltar esta tienda.verb

I never would have imagined that someone could rob this store.

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