robo con fuerza
/robo kon fweɾθa/from spelling rules
The English word 'burglary' is translated into Spanish as robo con fuerza.
robo con fuerza is used to describe a burglary specifically involving the use of force to enter a property.
Meaning: the crime of breaking into (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'robbery with force'.
Which one should you use?
While robo con fuerza specifically implies a burglary (breaking and entering), the simpler term robo can refer to any type of theft or robbery.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Robo con fuerza is an expression used in Spain to describe a burglary where force or violence was involved. In Mexico, the informal term Escalamiento is used to refer to a burglary where the thief climbed to gain unauthorized access.
Did you know?
- Spanish distinguishes between robo (theft involving force or intimidation) and hurto (theft without force, such as pickpocketing).
- The word robo shares a common ancestor with the English word 'rob', both tracing back to the Proto-Germanic *raubōną.
- While robo con fuerza is the standard term in Spain, the legal definition of 'force' in Spanish law can include simple acts like picking a lock or using a fake key.
Examples in context
- Se ha producido un robo en mi casa.There has been a burglary at my house.
- Anoche hubo un desvalijamiento en el barrio.Last night, there was a burglary in the neighborhood.
- Han perpetrado un robo con fuerza en nuestra vivienda.There has been a burglary with force at our dwelling.
- Entraron a mi casa esta mañana y se llevaron joyas y dinero.They broke into my house this morning and stole jewelry and money.
- Escuché ruidos extraños y después descubrí que habían entrado a robar.I heard strange noises and later found out that they had broken in to steal.
- Quiero reportar un robo en mi hogar.I want to report a burglary at my home.
- ¡Llama a la policía! Han entrado a robar en nuestra casa.Call the police! Someone has broken in and stolen from our house.
- Hubo un robo con fuerza en la tienda.There was a burglary at the shop.
- El seguro cubre el robo con fuerza.The insurance covers burglary.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about a neighbor's house.
- JavierElena, ¿sabes qué pasó en la casa de al lado?Elena, do you know what happened at the house next door?
- ElenaSí, Javier, fue un robo con fuerza.Yes, Javier, it was a burglary.
- Javier¡Qué horror! ¿Llamaron a la policía?How awful! Did they call the police?
- ElenaSí, la policía vino muy rápido.Yes, the police came very quickly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries con, fuerza, robo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
