theft

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BrE /θɛft/ AmE /θɛft/

noun en → es

1 CRIME [singular] B1

the crime of stealing something from a person or place

robo, hurto

  • a/the theft of sth

Collocations report a theft · prevent a theft

  • The police are investigating the theft of several paintings.

    La policía está investigando el robo de varios cuadros.

2 PROPERTY [singular] B1

the stolen property or money that is taken in a theft

botín, mercancía robada

  • a/the theft of sth

Collocations recover the theft · report the theft

  • The insurance company paid out for the theft.

    La compañía de seguros pagó por el robo.