robó
“robó” means “he stole” in Spanish (past action completed by a male subject).
he stole, she robbed, you stole (formal singular)
Also: it stole
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El delincuente robó la bicicleta esta mañana.
A2The criminal stole the bicycle this morning.
Mi hermana me contó que un desconocido le robó el bolso en el metro.
B1My sister told me that a stranger robbed her purse on the subway.
¿Usted robó estas joyas? Necesito saber la verdad.
B1Did you steal these jewels? I need to know the truth.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Which sentence correctly uses 'robó'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'robar' comes from the Germanic word *raubōn*, meaning 'to plunder' or 'to seize.' It entered Spanish centuries ago and is related to the English word 'rob.'
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'robó' refers to 'he,' 'she,' or 'you (formal)'?
You must look at the context of the conversation or the subject of the sentence. If the subject is 'el señor' (the gentleman) or 'la mujer' (the woman), or if you are speaking formally to someone using 'usted', you use 'robó'.
Is 'robar' used for stealing small things or only major robberies?
'Robar' is a general verb for stealing anything, from a pen to a car. Spanish does have a word for smaller theft, 'hurtar', but 'robar' is much more common and broadly applied.