robado
/roˈbado/
The English word 'stolen' is translated into Spanish as robado.
robado is used as an adjective to describe something that has been stolen.
Meaning: that has been stolen (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use robada for feminine singular nouns, robados for masculine plural nouns and robadas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/roˈbado/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, there is a critical legal distinction between robar and hurtar. While robado is often used for both, robar technically implies the use of force or intimidation, whereas hurtar means stealing something without the victim noticing.
- The verb robar is believed to have evolved from the Germanic word 'raub' meaning 'plunder'.
- The phrase un robo can be used as a compliment for a great bargain, similar to saying something was a 'steal' in English.
Examples in context
- Mi dinero fue robado.My money was stolen.This sentence shows how to use robado regarding money.Tatoeba #1310950 by marcelostockle, translation #64556 by CK
- Me han robado el reloj.My watch has been stolen.This sentence uses robado to describe a stolen watch.Tatoeba #980483 by Shishir, translation #251010 by CK
- Me han robado el pasaporte.My passport was stolen.This sentence uses robado to describe a stolen passport.Tatoeba #534046 by Shishir, translation #1994379 by Spamster
- Mi teléfono ha sido robado.My phone has been stolen.
- La billetera fue hurtada de mi bolso.The wallet was stolen from my purse.
- El documento fue sustraído de mi oficina.The document was stolen from my office.
- Me afanaron el reloj en la calle.They stole my watch in the street.
- Mi pasaporte fue robado ayer.My passport was stolen yesterday.
- Me han robado la cartera recientemente.My wallet has recently been stolen.
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Example conversation
Lucía tells Javier that her bicycle is missing.
- LucíaJavier, creo que mi coche es robado.Javier, I think my car is stolen.
- JavierNo puede ser, ¿estás segura?That can't be, are you sure?
- LucíaSí, el coche robado no está aquí.Yes, the stolen car is not here.
- JavierVamos a llamar a la policía ahora.Let's call the police now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stolen” translations and entries robado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries robado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
