rouba
1. Third person singular present tense of 'rob': to steal from someone or somewhere, typically using force or threat
He robs the bank every night in his dreams.
Ele rouba o banco todas as noites em seus sonhos.
2. To deprive someone of something that they deserve or need
Lack of sleep robs you of your productivity.
A falta de sono rouba sua produtividade.
3. To take something unlawfully from a person or place
The thief robs from the rich.
O ladrão rouba dos ricos.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'robs' refers to theft, a serious crime. In Brazilian slang, it can also be used more casually in everyday speech about minor taking of items. The phrase 'rouba que é da mãe' (he/she robs from his/her mother) is a colloquial Brazilian expression referring to someone who takes liberties or acts without permission in family contexts.
NYC Slang
sticks up, jacks, boosts
Related Idioms & Phrases
robs Peter to pay Paul - taking from one source to give to another
robs the cradle - pursues a much younger romantic partner
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