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"Le" is a pronoun which is often translated as "him", and "robar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to steal". Learn more about the difference between "le" and "robar" below.
le(
leh
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. him
Le di uno de mis libros.I gave him one of my books.
b. her
Le dije que nos estaban esperando.I told her that they were waiting for us.
c. you (formal)
Le advertí de que no viniera a las siete.I told you not to come at seven.
d. it
Le hice una cubierta nueva.I gave it a new cover.
2. (direct object)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. him
Le besé apasionadamente.I kissed him with passion.
b. you (formal)
Lo siento si le lastimé.I'm sorry if I hurt you.
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robar(
rroh
-
bahr
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to steal
Lo han pillado robando un coche.He has been caught stealing a car.
b. to rob
Nos robaron en la calle.We were robbed in the street.
a. to abduct
Robaron a una niña del colegio.A girl was abducted from the school.
b. to kidnap
Robaron al bebé de los brazos de su madre.The baby was kidnapped from his mother's arms.
a. to draw
Tienes que robarle cartas a tu oponente.You have to draw cards from your opponent.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to break into
Robaron en mi apartamento la semana pasada pero no se llevaron nada.My apartment was broken into last week but nothing was taken.
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