What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of robo (robbery) and agravado (aggravated/aggravating).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
robo agravado is a formal, technical legal term used in judicial proceedings and police reports. The capitalized version, Robo Agravado, is also used in these formal contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, you may use either robo agravado or Asalto Agravado to express this concept. In Spain, the term Robo con Violencia is frequently used to describe aggravated robbery.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural robos agravados (aggravated robberies), both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s. Note that robo is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/robo aɡɾabado/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use the feminine article with this noun. For example, avoid saying la robo agravado. Because robo is masculine, you should use the article el.
Did you know?
- In Spanish sports commentary, a robo is a 'robbery' that occurs when a referee makes a terrible call that costs a team the game.
- In some Spanish-speaking legal systems, there is a sharp distinction between robo (theft with force or violence) and hurto (theft without violence), meaning 'aggravated robbery' specifically implies the presence of a weapon or injury.
- The word agravado shares its root with grave, which in Spanish can refer to both the seriousness of a situation and literal physical weight.
Examples in context
- El acusado fue condenado por robo agravado.The defendant was convicted of aggravated robbery.
- El sospechoso fue arrestado por robo agravado.The suspect was arrested for aggravated robbery.
- La policía investiga un robo agravado en el centro.The police are investigating an aggravated robbery downtown.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing a news report at home.
- JavierElena, ¿viste la noticia sobre el robo agravado?Elena, did you see the news about the aggravated robbery?
- ElenaSí, Javier, es un caso muy grave.Yes, Javier, it is a very serious case.
- JavierParece que usaron un arma en ese robo agravado.It seems they used a weapon in that aggravated robbery.
- ElenaEs verdad, la situación es muy peligrosa.That's true, the situation is very dangerous.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
