Capturamos (en. Capture)
[kap-tu-'ra-mos]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To take possession of something or someone by force or strategy.
We captured the thief when he was trying to escape.
Capturamos al ladrón cuando intentaba escapar.
To record or apprehend something in an image or memory.
We captured the best moments of the event in photos.
Capturamos los mejores momentos del evento en fotos.
To include in a record or process.
We captured the survey results for analysis.
Capturamos los resultados de la encuesta para su análisis.
Etymology
From Latin 'capturare', which means 'to take or seize'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
we capture the essence
We manage to understand and express the true nature of something.
capturamos la esencia
we capture them in the act
To apprehend someone committing an illegal or inappropriate act.
capturamos en el acto
we capture attention
We manage to get someone to notice us or what we say.
capturamos la atención
Related Words
capture
Action of capturing.
captura
captured
That has been apprehended or retained.
capturado
capturer
Person or thing that captures.
capturador
Slang Meanings
To grasp something quickly.
We captured that video in a second.
Ese video capturamos en un segundo.
To take something without anyone noticing.
The boy captured the toy before it was taken away from him.
El chico capturamos el juguete antes de que se lo quitaran.