atrapar
catch
Tomar o retener algo o a alguien que intenta escapar o moverse libremente.
The Spanish word "atrapar" means "to catch" or "to trap" in English. It refers to the action of capturing or seizing something or someone, often by pursuit or by setting a trap. For example, "atrapar una pelota" means "to catch a ball".
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Examples
El gato intentó atrapar el láser rojo.verb
The cat tried to catch the red laser.
El perro quiere atrapar la pelota.verb
The dog wants to catch the ball.
Él quiere atrapar la pelota.verb
He wants to catch the ball.
El perro corrió rápido para atrapar el Frisbee.verb
The dog ran fast to catch the Frisbee.
Logró atrapar la mariposa en el jardín.verb
He managed to catch the butterfly in the garden.
El gato atrapó al ratón.verb
The cat caught the mouse.
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