What is the Spanish word for "theft"?

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

English

theft

Spanish

robo

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Alternative translations of "theft"

hurto

Examples of how to use "theft" in Spanish

English
A car theft was reported last night.
Spanish
Se reportó un robo de coche anoche.
English
The store reported a theft last night.
Spanish
La tienda reportó un robo anoche.
English
She accused him of theft at work.
Spanish
Ella lo acusó de robo en el trabajo.
English
Police investigate every suspected theft carefully.
Spanish
La policía investiga cuidadosamente cada robo sospechoso.
English
Petty theft can result in fines.
Spanish
El hurto menor puede resultar en multas.

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