What is the Spanish word for "sneak"?

Learn how to say "sneak" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

sneak

Spanish

robar a escondidas

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Alternative translations of "sneak"

colarse
escabullirse
moverse sigilosamente
entrar a escondidas

Examples of how to use "sneak" in Spanish

English
I will sneak a cookie from the jar.
Spanish
Voy a robar una galleta del frasco.
English
I sneak snacks into my bag.
Spanish
Meto bocadillos en mi bolso a escondidas.
English
He sneaked quietly into the room.
Spanish
Él entró silenciosamente en la habitación sin que lo notaran.
English
They are sneaking past the guard now.
Spanish
Ahora están pasando sigilosamente junto al guardia.
English
She has sneaked out before sunrise.
Spanish
Ella se ha escapado antes del amanecer.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "sneak" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to Spanish
I will sneak a cookie from the jar.

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download
What is the Spanish word for "sneak"? | Habladoo