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Esto es un robo
/EHS-to es oon ROH-bo/
This is highway robbery
Literal translation
This is a robbery
When to use it
Used in Spain to complain about something being overpriced or unfair, like 'This is a rip-off.'
In conversation
— Pagar 20 euros por un café, esto es un robo.
“— Paying 20 euros for a coffee, this is highway robbery.”