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robada

roh-BAH-dah

adjectivefA2
stolen?describing a feminine object
Also:robbed?describing a woman or a feminine place

Quick Reference

gerundrobando
past Participlerobada
infinitiverobar

📝 In Action

La policía encontró la joya robada en una maleta.

A2

The police found the stolen jewel in a suitcase.

Esa tienda fue robada tres veces el año pasado.

B1

That store was robbed three times last year.

Me siento como si mi privacidad hubiera sido robada.

B2

I feel as if my privacy has been stolen.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sustraída (removed/stolen)
  • hurtada (pilfered)

Antonyms

  • devuelta (returned)
  • recuperada (recovered)

Common Collocations

  • base robada – stolen base (in baseball)
  • mercancía robada – stolen goods
  • identidad robada – stolen identity

💡 Grammar Points

The 'A' Ending

This word specifically describes 'feminine' nouns—words that usually end in 'a' like 'bicicleta' (bicycle) or 'cartera' (wallet). If the item is 'masculine' (like 'coche'), you must use 'robado' instead.

Using it with 'Ser' and 'Estar'

Use 'está robada' to describe the current state of something (it is stolen). Use 'fue robada' to talk about the event of it being taken (it was robbed).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mismatched Gender

Mistake: "El reloj está robada."

Correction: El reloj está robado. Use 'robada' only for feminine words (las palabras femeninas).

⭐ Usage Tips

Describing People

While 'robada' usually refers to objects, if you say 'Ella fue robada', it means someone stole from her (she was robbed), not that she herself was physically kidnapped.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: robada

Question 1 of 1

Which of these things would be described as 'robada'?

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Word Family

robar(to steal) - verb
robado(stolen (masculine)) - adjective
robo(robbery/theft) - noun
ladrón(thief) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'robada' and 'hurtada'?

'Robada' usually implies a robbery where some force or intimidation might have been involved, whereas 'hurtada' (theft) is used when someone takes something quietly without you noticing.

Can I use 'robada' for a man?

No. For a man, or for masculine nouns, you must use 'robado'.