rob in Portuguese
rob in Portuguese is assaltar, roubar — rob means to take property from a person or place unlawfully, often through force or threat.
rob in Portuguese
assaltar
(transitive) To steal from, especially using force or violence.
roubar
assaltar
(intransitive) To commit robbery.
roubar
(intransitive) To commit robbery.
What does "rob" mean?
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verb To take property from a person or place unlawfully, often through force or threat.
"Two men tried to rob the corner shop at gunpoint."
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verb To unfairly deprive someone of something they deserve.
"The injury robbed him of his chance to compete."
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rob in a sentence
- Two men tried to rob the corner shop at gunpoint.
- She was robbed of her purse on the subway.
- The injury robbed him of his chance to compete.
- A late goal robbed the home team of a well-earned victory.
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What is "rob" in Portuguese?
"rob" in Portuguese is assaltar, roubar. rob means: To take property from a person or place unlawfully, often through force or threat.
How do you use "rob" in a sentence?
Example: "Two men tried to rob the corner shop at gunpoint." In Portuguese, "rob" is assaltar, roubar.
Are there other ways to say "rob" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "rob": assaltar, roubar.
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