verb

captar

pick up

Entender o recibir algo, como una idea, un mensaje o una señal.

The Spanish verb "captar" means "to capture" or "to catch." It can be used in various contexts:

  • To capture or catch something physically, like capturing an image or a signal.
  • To understand or grasp an idea or concept.
  • To attract or draw attention or interest.

For example:

  • "Captar una señal de radio" means "to capture a radio signal."
  • "Captar la atención" means "to catch or attract attention."
  • "No pude captar lo que dijo" means "I couldn't understand what he said."

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Examples

Mi teléfono puede captar una señal débil de internet en este lugar.verb

My phone can pick up a weak internet signal in this place.

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