robado
“robado” means “stolen” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
stolen
Also: robbed
📝 In Action
El teléfono que encontraste es robado.
A2The phone you found is stolen.
Necesitamos reportar los documentos robados a la policía.
B1We need to report the stolen documents to the police.
La identidad robada causó muchos problemas.
B2The stolen identity caused many problems.
stolen
Also: robbed
📝 In Action
Han robado mi cartera dos veces este año.
A2They have stolen my wallet twice this year.
Si no hubieras dejado la puerta abierta, no te habrían robado.
B2If you hadn't left the door open, they wouldn't have robbed you.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: robado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'robado' correctly as an adjective?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'robar,' which originated in Vulgar Latin as *raubare*, likely influenced by ancient Germanic words related to seizing or plundering. It has been used in Spanish since the Middle Ages.
First recorded: 13th century (verb form)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'robado' only used for things, or can it describe people?
While 'robado' primarily describes objects ('stolen car'), you can technically use it to describe a person who has been robbed ('Me siento robado' - I feel robbed). However, it is much more common and clearer to use the noun 'víctima de robo' (victim of robbery).
What is the difference between 'robado' and 'hurtado'?
'Robado' comes from 'robar,' which implies theft, often involving force or threat. 'Hurtado' (stolen) comes from 'hurtar,' which is generally used for stealing without violence or threat, like shoplifting. 'Robado' is the more intense and common term.