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    Atrápala (en. Catch her)

    /aˈtɾapala/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates the action of taking or capturing something.
    If you see the thief, catch her before she escapes!
    Si ves al ladrón, ¡atrápala antes de que se escape!
    Propose a strategy to achieve a goal.
    Catch her and next time make sure she doesn't get away.
    Atrápala y la próxima vez asegúrate de que no se te escape.
    Suggest that one should try to do something quickly.
    The contest starts in 5 minutes, catch her now!
    El concurso inicia en 5 minutos, ¡atrápala ya!

    Etymology

    From the verb 'atrapar' with the suffix '-la' as an imperative or exhortative form.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    catch her if you can
    Indicates a challenge to achieve something difficult.
    atrápala si puedes
    don't let her escape
    Suggestion not to miss an opportunity.
    no la dejes escapar
    catch her before it's too late
    Advice to act quickly.
    atrápala antes de que sea tarde

    Related Words

    trap
    take someone or something in a way that they cannot escape.
    atrapar
    capture
    stop or collect something or someone.
    capturar
    apprehend
    take someone into possession.
    apresar
    follow
    continue after something or someone.
    seguir

    Slang Meanings

    "Atrápala" is used in sports contexts to motivate someone to achieve victory.
    When the team was losing, the coach shouted 'catch her!' to encourage the players.
    Cuando el equipo estaba perdiendo, el entrenador gritó '¡atrápala!' para animar a los jugadores.
    Colloquial use at parties for someone to approach or flirt.
    At the party, they told me 'catch her and dance with her!'
    En la fiesta, me dijeron '¡atrápala y baila con ella!'