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    Atraparán (en. Will catch)

    /a.tɾa.paˈɾan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To take or capture something that is in motion.
    The police will catch the suspect who escaped.
    Los policías atraparán al sospechoso que escapó.
    To get someone to fall into a trap.
    The hunters will catch the animals in the jungle.
    Los cazadores atraparán a los animales en la selva.
    To obtain something skillfully.
    The goalkeeper will catch the ball before it goes into the goal.
    El portero atrapará el balón antes de que entre a la meta.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'atrapar', which comes from Latin 'ad' (towards) and 'prehendere' (to grasp).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    catch someone’s attention
    To get someone to pay interest or attention.
    atrapar la atención
    catch in the net
    To capture something or someone using traps or strategies.
    atrapar en la red
    they won’t catch a big fish
    They won’t manage to catch someone important or relevant.
    no atraparán a un pez gordo

    Related Words

    catch
    Act of capturing something or someone.
    atrapar
    capture
    The action of catching, especially in a legal or hunting context.
    captura
    trap
    Instrument or device for catching.
    trampa

    Slang Meanings

    To capture someone or something forcefully.
    Don’t worry, I’m going to catch that thief like in the movies.
    No te preocupes, voy a atrapar a ese ladrón como en las películas.
    To deceive or surprise someone.
    They caught him with a clever trap in the game.
    Lo atraparon con una trampa ingeniosa en el juego.