robados
“robados” means “stolen” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
stolen
Also: kidnapped
📝 In Action
La policía encontró los coches robados.
A2The police found the stolen cars.
Muchos de los diamantes robados nunca aparecieron.
B1Many of the stolen diamonds never appeared.
candid photos
Also: paparazzi shots
📝 In Action
Me gustan más los robados que los posados.
B2I like candid shots more than posed ones.
La revista publicó unos robados del actor en la playa.
C1The magazine published some paparazzi shots of the actor on the beach.
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Quick Quiz: robados
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If you find a group of bicycles that were taken by a thief, you would call them:
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From the verb 'robar', which comes from the West Germanic 'raubōn' (to strip or spoil), entering Spanish via Vulgar Latin.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'robados' and 'hurtados'?
In legal terms, 'robados' implies force or violence was used to take the items, whereas 'hurtados' means they were taken sneakily without force.
Can I use 'robados' to describe a group of women who were kidnapped?
No, you would use 'robadas' for a group of women. 'Robados' is for men or a mixed-gender group.