robar

robar(
rroh
-
bahr
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to steal
Lo han pillado robando un coche.He has been caught stealing a car.
b. to rob
Nos robaron en la calle.We were robbed in the street.
a. to abduct
Robaron a una niña del colegio.A girl was abducted from the school.
b. to kidnap
Robaron al bebé de los brazos de su madre.The baby was kidnapped from his mother's arms.
a. to draw
Tienes que robarle cartas a tu oponente.You have to draw cards from your opponent.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to break into
Robaron en mi apartamento la semana pasada pero no se llevaron nada.My apartment was broken into last week but nothing was taken.
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