verb🔗ShareRobarTo take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else."Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."Tres pinturas irremplazables fueron robadas de la galería.propertylawactionmoralbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApropiarse, robar(of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement."They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer."Robaron mi idea para un desodorizante de basura biodegradable y desechable.propertyartculturebusinesslawmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRobar, hurtarTo get or effect surreptitiously or artfully."He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street."Él robó miradas a la mujer guapa al otro lado de la calle.propertyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRobarTo acquire at a low price."He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value."Robó el coche por dos mil menos de su valor en libros.businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRobar el espectáculo, robarse el showTo draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. Usually used in the phrase steal the show."Even though she only had a small part, Maya was stealing the show with her energetic dance moves and funny expressions. "Aunque solo tenía un papel pequeño, Maya se estaba robando el show con sus enérgicos movimientos de baile y sus divertidas expresiones.entertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRobar, hurtarTo move silently or secretly."He stole across the room, trying not to wake her."Se movió sigilosamente por la habitación, tratando de no despertarla.actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRobar, hurtarTo convey (something) clandestinely."The child was caught stealing candy from the store. "El niño fue sorprendido robando caramelos de la tienda.propertyactionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEscabullirse, marcharse a escondidasTo withdraw or convey (oneself) clandestinely."The cat was stealing away from the loud party, hiding under the couch. "El gato se escabullía de la fiesta ruidosa, escondiéndose debajo del sofá.actionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRobar una baseTo advance safely to (another base) during the delivery of a pitch, without the aid of a hit, walk, passed ball, wild pitch, or defensive indifference."The runner was good at stealing second base, often catching the catcher by surprise. "El corredor era bueno robando la segunda base, a menudo sorprendiendo al receptor.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRobar, hurtarTo dispossess"The cat was stealing food from the table while we weren't looking. "El gato estaba robando comida de la mesa mientras no mirábamos.propertylawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTomar prestadoTo borrow for a short moment."Can I steal your pen?"¿Puedo tomar prestado tu bolígrafo?propertyactionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRobo, hurtoThe action of the verb to steal, theft."The stealing of the bicycle from the schoolyard was reported to the police. "El robo de la bicicleta del patio de la escuela fue denunciado a la policía.propertyactionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareObjetos robados, botín(chiefly in the plural) That which is stolen; stolen property."The police recovered the stealings from the abandoned car, including jewelry and electronics. "La policía recuperó los objetos robados del coche abandonado, incluyendo joyas y aparatos electrónicos.propertyactionpolicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
