verb

mangar

shoplift

Pedir dinero o cosas a otras personas, muchas veces de forma insistente.

The Spanish word "mangar" is a colloquial and informal term that means "to steal" or "to snatch." It is often used in slang contexts to refer to taking something without permission, typically petty theft. It is less formal and more casual than the standard verb "robar."

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Examples

El vigilante sorprendió a dos chicos mientras mangaban golosinas en la tienda.verb

The security guard caught two kids while they were shoplifting candy in the store.

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