theft
BrE /θɛft/ AmE /θɛft/
noun en → es
the crime of stealing something from a person or place
robo, hurto
- a/the theft of sth
Collocations report a theft · prevent a theft
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The police are investigating the theft of several paintings.
La policía está investigando el robo de varios cuadros.
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
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The insurance company paid out for the theft.
La compañía de seguros pagó por el robo.