roubou
The English phrase 'stole' is translated into Portuguese as roubou.
Meaning: scarf-like garment (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form of the verb is roubar. The third-person plural form of roubou is roubaram.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, the word roubar specifically means to take something by force or threat, while furtar refers to stealing something stealthily without the victim noticing.
- In certain Brazilian dialects, the verb roubar is sometimes used to describe 'skipping' or 'missing' a turn in a game or a sequence.
- Because roubar is so common, it is often used in slang to describe someone who is 'stealing' time or procrastinating during work hours.
Examples in context
- Tom roubou de mim.Tom stole from me.This sentence shows how to use roubou to indicate someone stole from a person.Tatoeba #5621533 by bill, translation #2548964 by CK
- Quem roubou a maçã?Who stole the apple?This sentence demonstrates the use of roubou when asking about the theft of a single item.Tatoeba #1291698 by alexmarcelo, translation #276279 by CK
- Quem roubou as maçãs?Who stole the apples?This sentence shows the use of roubou when asking about the theft of multiple items.Tatoeba #1675754 by alexmarcelo, translation #1636184 by ari_diary
- Ela roubou minha carteira.She stole my wallet.
- Ele furtou a joia valiosa.He stole the valuable jewel.
- Ele pegou meu celular sem permissão.He took my cellphone without permission.
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Example conversation
Beatriz and Gabriel are getting ready to go outside in winter.
- BeatrizVocê viu onde está o meu roubou?Did you see where my stole is?
- GabrielEstá pendurado no cabide, Beatriz.It is hanging on the hanger, Beatriz.
- BeatrizAh, esse roubou combina com o meu vestido.Oh, this stole matches my dress.
- GabrielVocê ficou ótima com ele, Gabriel concorda.You look great with it, Gabriel agrees.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
