el robo
robbery
Es cuando una persona toma algo que no le pertenece sin permiso.
Definition & meaning
Robo is a masculine noun meaning robbery or theft: the act of taking something that belongs to someone else.
In legal contexts, its precise meaning varies by jurisdiction. It often refers specifically to theft involving force, violence, intimidation, or breaking into a place.
Robo is also a form of the verb robar : “I steal.”
Grammar & Word origin
- Noun: masculine; plural robos.
- Verb form: first-person singular of the present tense of robar .
- The noun comes from the verb robar , which is ultimately of Germanic origin.
Synonyms & antonyms
- hurto — theft; often distinguished legally from robo because it does not involve force or violence.
- atraco — a robbery involving intimidation or violence, such as a mugging or holdup.
- devolución — return of something; not a direct antonym, but it can describe giving back a stolen item.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
La policía está investigando el robo en el supermercado.noun
The police are investigating the robbery at the supermarket.
El robo ocurrió en el banco anoche.noun
The robbery happened at the bank last night.
El robo fue planificado hace semanas.noun
The robbery was planned weeks ago.
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