stolen

[/ˈstoʊlən/]
adjective/verb (past participle)
roubado
1. taken illegally or without permission; obtained by theft
The stolen car was found abandoned in the parking lot.
O carro roubado foi encontrado abandonado no estacionamento.
2. past participle of steal; to have taken something unlawfully
Someone has stolen my wallet from my bag.
Alguém roubou minha carteira da minha bolsa.
3. obtained or done in a furtive manner; secret or hidden
They shared a stolen kiss behind the garden.
Eles compartilharam um beijo furtivo atrás do jardim.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'roubado' is universally understood and widely used in both formal and informal contexts. The concept of theft is taken seriously culturally, and the word appears frequently in news and everyday conversation. In the USA, 'stolen' carries legal weight and is commonly used in police reports and insurance claims. The phrase 'stolen goods' has specific legal implications in both cultures.
NYC Slang
jacked, boosted, five-finger discount (humorous)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pilferedpurloinedfilchedthievedshopliftedembezzled
Antonyms / Antônimos
returnedlegitimatelawfulhonestgenuine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roubado
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
roubado
standard usage; sometimes 'coisa roubada' for stolen goods
São Paulo
roubado
standard usage; colloquially 'levado' in some contexts
Portugal
roubado
identical usage; same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

stealtheftthiefrobberylarcenyburglarize

Related Idioms & Phrases

stolen goods
stolen base (baseball term)
a stolen kiss
stolen moment
stolen thunder (to have credit taken away)
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