A2 — Elementaryverb
rubare
to steal, to rob
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
sottrarrederubaretrafugarefregare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
restituiredonareregalaredare
Usage note
'Rubare' = to steal. 'Derubare qualcuno' = to rob someone. 'Trafugare' = to steal secretly/smuggle. Informal: 'fregare'. Note: 'rapinare' = to hold up/mug (with violence).
Example
"Qualcuno mi ha rubato il portafoglio sulla metropolitana."
"Someone stole my wallet on the underground."
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