theft

[/θɛft/]

nounpl: thefts

roubo

1. the unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it

The theft of the painting occurred during the night.

O roubo do quadro ocorreu durante a noite.

2. an instance or act of stealing

Car thefts have increased in the city.

Os roubos de carros aumentaram na cidade.

NYC Slang

boost, five-finger discount, heist (for larger theft)

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

roubo

most common term for theft

General Brazilian

furto

legal/formal term distinguishing theft without violence from robbery

Portugal

roubo

standard term used in Portugal

Portugal

furto

legal distinction for theft without force

theft by finding - finding something and keeping it without attempting to return it

petty theft - theft of items of little value

grand theft - theft of items of significant value

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