hurtar

Word: hurtar

Meaning: The Spanish verb "hurtar" means to steal or to盗 take something secretly or unlawfully, without the owner's permission. It refers to the act of theft, generally implying petty theft rather than large-scale robbery.

Parts:

• Root: hurt- (related to theft or injury in origin)
• Infinitive ending: -ar (regular verb ending in Spanish, indicating first conjugation)

Explanation:

• Hurtar is a regular -ar verb.
• It involves secretly taking someone else's property.
• Often used in a context of minor, sneaky stealing rather than violent or forceful theft.

Synonyms:

• robar (to rob/steal) — a more general term, can imply using force or violence.
• sustraer (to seize/take away) — often more formal or legal.
• apropiarse (to appropriate) — usually means to take possession, sometimes unjustly.

Antonyms:

• devolver (to return)
• regalar (to give as a gift)
• prestar (to loan)

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Summary:

• Hurtar = to steal (typically small, secretive theft)
• Regular -ar verb
• Similar to "robar," but generally less forceful or violent.