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    Atrápenlo (en. Catch him)

    /aˈtɾap. en. lo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Order for a group of people to capture or detain someone.
    When the thief ran out, the police officer shouted: 'Catch him!'
    Cuando el ladrón salió corriendo, el policía gritó: '¡Atrápenlo!'
    Instruction to hold someone who is trying to escape.
    If you see the suspect, catch him before he leaves!
    Si ves al sospechoso, ¡atrápenlo antes de que se vaya!
    Request for help to capture or detain an object or person.
    In the meeting, the boss requested: 'If anyone sees the salesman, catch him!'
    En la reunión, el jefe pidió: 'Si alguien ve al vendedor, ¡atrápenlo!'

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'atrapar', which means 'to capture' or 'to detain', combined with the pronominal form 'lo'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Catch him!
    Expression used to order the capture of someone.
    ¡Atrápenlo!
    Catch him before he escapes.
    Instruction to expedite the capture of someone trying to flee.
    Atrápalo antes de que se escape.

    Related Words

    catch
    To capture or hold something or someone.
    atrapar
    capture
    The action of capturing someone or something.
    captura
    detention
    The act of stopping someone.
    detención

    Slang Meanings

    Used in informal contexts to urge the capture of a person or a situation.
    At the party, someone shouted 'Catch him!' upon seeing a friend stealing the drinks.
    En la fiesta, alguien gritó '¡Atrápenlo!' al ver a un amigo robando las bebidas.
    Expression to describe chaotic situations where someone must be held.
    When the fight started, everyone shouted 'Catch him!' to stop the aggressor.
    Cuando comenzó la pelea, todos gritaron '¡Atrápenlo!' para detener al agresor.