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nab
nab(
nahb
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (colloquial) (to arrest)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. pescar (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
The cops nabbed the purse snatcher as he was leaving the mall.La poli pescó al carterista cuando salía del centro comercial.
b. pillar (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
The sheriff nabbed the bandits before they could escape.El comisario pilló a los bandidos antes de que pudieran escapar.
2. (colloquial) (to grab)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
3. (colloquial) (to steal)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. mangar (colloquial) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
Esteban nabbed a candy bar from the stand when the guy wasn't looking.Esteban mangó una tableta de chocolate del quiosco cuando el tipo no estaba mirando.
b. volar (colloquial) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
If you're not careful on this train, someone might nab your purse.Si no tienes cuidado en este tren, alguien te podría volar el bolso.
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