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furto

theft

noun FOOR-toh Rare
People & Society Crime

Origin: Latin furtum (theft, stealth)

Also means

robbery

Usage Note

Furto is masculine. In Italian law, furto (theft) and rapina (robbery involving force) are distinct crimes. Furto con scasso is burglary, furto d'auto is car theft. The adjective furtivo (furtive) shares the same root and retains the idea of stealth.

Examples

"Ha denunciato il furto alla polizia."

Natural Translation

He reported the theft to the police.

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