roban
/RO-bahn/
they steal
A group of people taking something that does not belong to them.
roban(verb)
they steal
?when a group of people takes something
,you all steal
?talking directly to a group of people
they rob
?taking from a person or place using force
📝 In Action
Ellos roban un banco en la película.
A1They rob a bank in the movie.
Ustedes me roban el tiempo con tantas preguntas.
A2You all are stealing my time with so many questions.
💡 Grammar Points
Identifying 'They' or 'You all'
In Spanish, adding 'n' to the end of verbs like 'roba' tells you that more than one person is doing the action.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Roban vs. Robas
Mistake: "Saying 'Tú roban'."
Correction: Use 'Tú robas' for one person you know, and 'Ellos roban' for a group of people.
⭐ Usage Tips
Roban vs. Hurtan
Use 'roban' for almost any type of stealing. 'Hurtan' is more technical and used for smaller thefts without violence.
Capturing everyone's attention and emotions.
📝 In Action
Esas mascotas roban las miradas de todos.
B1Those pets steal everyone's gaze.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using it nicely
You can use 'roban' in a sweet way, like when babies or puppies 'steal' your heart (roban el corazón).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: roban
Question 1 of 1
Which of these people could you be talking about if you use the word 'roban'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'roban' mean they stole in the past?
No, 'roban' is for things happening right now or things that happen generally. For the past, you would say 'robaron'.