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A small figure wearing a dark mask secretly slips a single shiny gold coin into a sack, illustrating the act of theft.

robar Present Subjunctive Conjugation

robarto steal

A2regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of robar changes the 'a' to 'e': robe, robes, robe, robemos, robéis, roben.

robar Present Subjunctive Forms

yorobe
robes
él/ella/ustedrobe
nosotrosrobemos
vosotrosrobéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesroben

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this when expressing a wish, doubt, or command that someone doesn't steal (e.g., 'I hope he doesn't steal my spot').

Notes on robar in the Present Subjunctive

Robar is regular. It follows the standard procedure of taking the 'yo' form (robo), dropping the 'o', and adding 'e' endings.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que nadie me robe el teléfono.

    I hope nobody steals my phone.

    él/ella/usted

  • Dudo que ellos roben en esta tienda.

    I doubt they steal in this store.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Busco a alguien que no me robe la energía.

    I'm looking for someone who doesn't steal my energy.

    él/ella/usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: que yo roba

    Correct: que yo robe

    Why: In the subjunctive, -ar verbs switch their thematic vowel to -e.

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