atraco

Definitions of atraco
  1. noun
    assault with intent to rob
    synonyms: asalto, sirla
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    type of:
    acometida, agresión, arremetida, asalto, ataque, atentado, embestida
    a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
  2. noun
    larceny by threat of violence
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    types:
    atraco a mano armada, sirla
    robbery at gunpoint
    secuestro de un vehiculo
    robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force
    filibusterismo, piratería
    hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it
    type of:
    alzado, desvalijamiento, hurto, latrocinio, robo, substracción, sustracción
    the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
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