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    Capta (en. Captures)

    /ˈkap.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action and effect of capturing.
    Data capture is essential in research.
    La capta de datos es fundamental en la investigación.
    What has been captured.
    The capture of her voice was excellent.
    La capta de su voz fue excelente.
    verb
    To take, assimilate, or seize something.
    The device captures radio frequencies.
    El dispositivo capta frecuencias de radio.
    To attract someone's attention.
    Advertising captures the public's attention.
    La publicidad capta la atención del público.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'captare', which means 'to catch' or 'to trap'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Grasp the idea
    To fully understand a concept.
    captar la idea
    Capture attention
    To attract someone's interest.
    captar la atención
    Does not grasp
    To not understand or to not perceive something.
    no capta

    Related Words

    Capture
    Action of taking or seizing something.
    captura
    Captor
    Device that captures or collects something.
    captador
    To capture
    Act of understanding or assimilating information.
    captar

    Slang Meanings

    To quickly understand something.
    I got that joke instantly.
    Ese chiste lo capto al instante.
    To attract romantic interest.
    He went to the party to pick up girls.
    Fue a la fiesta a captar a chicas.