Atrapadas (en. Trapped)

/a.tɾaˈpa.ðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The state of being captive or confined.

The birds trapped in the net were released.

Las aves atrapadas en la red fueron liberadas.

Situation of being involved in a difficult situation.

They felt trapped in a moral dilemma.

Se sintieron atrapadas en un dilema moral.

Objects that have been captured or detained.

The traps of the game were distributed among the winners.

Las atrapadas del juego fueron distribuidas entre los ganadores.

It derives from the verb 'atrapar', which comes from the Latin 'atrapāre', meaning 'to take with the hand or with a trap'.

to be trapped in a net

means to be involved in a complicated or difficult situation.

estar atrapadas en una red

to feel trapped

indicates the feeling of being unable to escape from a situation.

sentirse atrapadas

trapped in traffic

describes the state of being unable to move forward due to traffic congestion.

atrapadas en el tráfico

to catch

action of capturing or taking something or someone.

atrapar

to captivate

keeping someone in a state of interest or charm, often misleadingly.

cautivar

To be in a compromised situation.

That girl is trapped between two boyfriends, she doesn't know what to do.

Esa chica está atrapada entre dos novios, no sabe qué hacer.

To feel overwhelmed by problems.

I feel trapped with so many pending tasks.

Me siento atrapada con tantos trabajos pendientes.