robó

This is the 5765th most frequent Spanish word.

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robó

"Robó" means "he/she/it stole" or "you (formal) stole" in English.


The word 'robó' is used here as the past tense of 'robar', indicating that someone committed an act of theft.

Él robó un banco el año pasado.

He robbed a bank last year.


In this sentence, 'robó' metaphorically describes drawing attention away as if taking it without consent.

Ella robó la atención de todos con su discurso.

She stole everyone's attention with her speech.


Here, 'robó' is used figuratively to imply the act of deeply impressing or enchanting someone, often in a romantic sense.

Me robó el corazón con su bondad.

He/She stole my heart with their kindness.