robar

Senses

1. 1.

   to steal

   to take something that belongs to another person illegally

2. 2.

   to rob

   to take money or valuables from a person or place by force or threat

3. 3.

   to take away

   to deprive someone of something (often used figuratively)

Examples

• "Le robaron la billetera en el metro."

  They stole his wallet on the subway.

• "No debes robar, es un delito grave."

  You must not steal; it is a serious crime.

• "El tiempo me roba la juventud."

  Time steals away my youth.

Usage

Robar is a regular -ar verb. It can take a direct object (robar algo = steal something) or be used with "a" + person (robar a alguien = steal from someone). Common in both everyday and formal contexts.