What does "arrebatar" mean in English?

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Spanish

arrebatar

English

to snatch

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Alternative translations of "arrebatar"

to seize
to snatch away
to wrest
to grab

Examples of how to use "arrebatar" in Spanish

Spanish
Le arrebató el bolso y salió corriendo.
English
He snatched the purse and ran away.
Spanish
El ladrón arrebata la bolsa rápidamente.
English
The thief quickly snatches the bag.
Spanish
Ella arrebató el libro de la mesa.
English
She snatched the book from the table.
Spanish
Mi madre me arrebataba el juguete.
English
My mother used to snatch the toy from me.
Spanish
Yo arrebataré la oportunidad con cuidado.
English
I will carefully seize the opportunity.

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Le arrebató el bolso y salió corriendo.

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