robaron
“robaron” means “they stole” in Spanish (past action completed).
they stole, they robbedAlso: you (plural, formal) stole, they mugged
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Dicen que robaron la joyería anoche.
A2They say that they robbed the jewelry store last night.
Los niños robaron las galletas de la cocina.
A1The children stole the cookies from the kitchen.
¿A qué hora robaron el coche?
A2What time did they steal the car?
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Quick Quiz: robaron
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Which sentence uses 'robaron' correctly to describe a single, finished action?
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📚 Etymology
Comes from the Old High German word *raubōn*, meaning 'to rob' or 'to take away by force.' The Spanish word has kept that core meaning of taking something that doesn't belong to you.
First recorded: Around the 11th or 12th century (as 'robar')
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'robaron' and 'robarían'?
'Robaron' means 'they stole' (it definitely happened in the past). 'Robarían' means 'they would steal' (it's a conditional action, often used to talk about possible or hypothetical situations in the past or present).
Does 'robaron' always refer to 'they'?
Not always. It can also refer to 'ustedes' (you all, formal). For example, if you are talking to a group of friends formally, you could ask, '¿Ustedes robaron esto?' (Did you all steal this?).