The Spanish verb "robar" means "to steal" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "robar" across all 5 tenses. New to Spanish verbs? Start with the Spanish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "robar" in the Present Tense
Presente de indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | robo |
| tú | you (informal) | robas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | roba |
| nosotros | we | robamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | robáis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | roban |
Él roba mi lápiz.
say it el RO-bah mee LAH-pees
He steals my pencil.
In other languages
- French Il vole mon crayon.
- German Er stiehlt meinen Bleistift.
- Dutch Hij steelt mijn potlood.
Yo robo una manzana.
say it yo RO-boo ahn AHN-sah-nah
I steal an apple.
In other languages
- French Je vole une pomme.
- German Ich stehle einen Apfel.
- Dutch Ik steel een appel.
How to Conjugate "robar" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfecto simple Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | robé |
| tú | you (informal) | robaste |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | robó |
| nosotros | we | robamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | robasteis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | robaron |
Él robó dinero ayer.
say it el roh-BOH dee-NEH-roh ah-YER
He stole money yesterday.
In other languages
- French Il a volé de l'argent hier.
- German Er stahl gestern Geld.
- Dutch Hij stal gisteren geld.
Yo robé una manzana.
say it yo roh-BEH oo-nah mahn-SAH-nah
I stole an apple.
In other languages
- French J'ai volé une pomme.
- German Ich stahl einen Apfel.
- Dutch Ik stal een appel.
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Pretérito imperfecto Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | robaba |
| tú | you (informal) | robabas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | robaba |
| nosotros | we | robábamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | robabais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | robaban |
Él robaba dinero ayer.
say it el roh-BAH-bah dee-NEH-roh ah-YER
He was stealing money yesterday.
In other languages
- French Il volait de l'argent hier.
- German Er stahl gestern Geld.
- Dutch Hij stal gisteren geld.
Yo robaba pan del mercado.
say it yo roh-BAH-bah pahn del mahr-KAH-doh
I was stealing bread from the market.
In other languages
- French Je volais du pain au marché.
- German Ich stahl Brot vom Markt.
- Dutch Ik stal brood van de markt.
How to Conjugate "robar" in the Future Tense
Futuro simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | robaré |
| tú | you (informal) | robarás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | robará |
| nosotros | we | robaremos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | robaréis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | robarán |
Él robará una manzana.
say it él roh-bah-RÁ
He will steal an apple.
In other languages
- French Il volera une pomme.
- German Er wird einen Apfel stehlen.
- Dutch Hij zal een appel stelen.
Yo robaré una idea.
say it yo roh-bah-RÉ
I will steal an idea.
In other languages
- French Je volerai une idée.
- German Ich werde eine Idee stehlen.
- Dutch Ik zal een idee stelen.
How to Conjugate "robar" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional simple Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | robaría |
| tú | you (informal) | robarías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | robaría |
| nosotros | we | robaríamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | robaríais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | robarían |
Él robaría en la tienda.
say it el roh-bah-REE-ah en lah TYEHN-dah
He would steal in the store.
In other languages
- French Il volerait dans le magasin.
- German Er würde im Laden stehlen.
- Dutch Hij zou in de winkel stelen.
Yo robaría solo por hambre.
say it yo roh-bah-REE-ah SOH-loh por AHM-breh
I would steal only out of hunger.
In other languages
- French Je volerais seulement par faim.
- German Ich würde nur aus Hunger stehlen.
- Dutch Ik zou alleen uit honger stelen.
Frequently Asked Questions About "robar"
Is "robar" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"Robar" is a regular Spanish verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "robar" mean in English?
The Spanish verb "robar" means "to steal" in English.
How do you conjugate "robar" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente de indicativo): yo → robo, tú → robas, él/ella/usted → roba, nosotros → robamos, vosotros → robáis, ellos/ustedes → roban.
How many tenses does "robar" have in Spanish?
"Robar" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Spanish: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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