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steals

/stiːlz/

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verb

Roba

To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.

Examples :

"Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."

Tres pinturas irremplazables fueron robadas de la galería.

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verb

Robar, plagiar

(of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.

Examples :

"They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer."

Robaron mi idea para un desodorante de basura biodegradable y desechable.

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verb

Roba, hurta

To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.

Examples :

"He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street."

Él robaba miradas a la mujer guapa de enfrente.

property action law

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verb

Robar

To acquire at a low price.

Examples :

"He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value."

Robó el coche por dos mil menos de su valor en libros.

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verb

Robar el espectáculo, robar la atención

To draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. Usually used in the phrase steal the show.

Examples :

"Even though he was only playing a small role as a delivery boy, little Timmy steals the show every night with his surprisingly funny lines and energetic performance. "

Aunque solo interpretaba un pequeño papel como repartidor, el pequeño Timmy roba el espectáculo cada noche con sus líneas sorprendentemente divertidas y su enérgica actuación.

entertainment achievement action

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verb

Se escabulle, roba

To move silently or secretly.

Examples :

"He stole across the room, trying not to wake her."

Se escabulló por la habitación, tratando de no despertarla.

action police property

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verb

Robar, hurtar

To convey (something) clandestinely.

Examples :

"The cat quietly steals food from the counter when no one is looking. "

El gato roba comida silenciosamente de la encimera cuando nadie mira.

property action law

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verb

Escabullirse, marcharse a escondidas

To withdraw or convey (oneself) clandestinely.

Examples :

"The cat steals away when the children get too loud. "

El gato se escabulle cuando los niños se ponen demasiado ruidosos.

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verb

Robar una base

To 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.

Examples :

"The runner steals second base while the pitcher is throwing to the batter. "

El corredor roba la segunda base mientras el lanzador le lanza al bateador.

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verb

Roba, hurta

Examples :

"The bully steals the younger child's lunch money every day. "

El abusón roba el dinero para el almuerzo del niño más pequeño todos los días.

property police law action

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verb

Toma prestado, roba

To borrow for a short moment.

Examples :

"Can I steal your pen?"

¿Puedo tomar prestado tu bolígrafo?

property action

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noun

Bases robadas

The number of stolen bases by a baserunner.

Examples :

"He has 25 steals this year."

Tiene 25 bases robadas este año.

sport achievement