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    Capturar (en. Capture)

    /kaptuˈɾaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To take someone prisoner.
    The police managed to capture the fugitive after weeks of searching.
    La policía logró capturar al fugitivo después de semanas de búsqueda.
    To obtain the image or representation of something.
    The photographer tries to capture the essence of the landscape with his camera.
    El fotógrafo intenta capturar la esencia del paisaje en su cámara.
    To record data or information.
    It is important to capture all ideas during the brainstorming session.
    Es importante capturar todas las ideas durante la lluvia de ideas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'capturare', meaning 'to seize'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    capture attention
    To make someone pay attention.
    capturar la atención
    capture the moment
    To immortalize a significant moment.
    capturar el momento
    capture a dream
    To fulfill a desire or ambition.
    capturar un sueño

    Related Words

    capture
    The act of capturing something or someone.
    captura
    captor
    A person or device that captures.
    capturador
    capturability
    The ability to be captured.
    capturabilidad

    Slang Meanings

    To catch something unexpectedly.
    That trick was amazing, you captured it without anyone noticing.
    Ese truco fue impresionante, lo capturaste sin que nadie se diera cuenta.
    To obtain valuable information or an object.
    We captured the best photo during the concert.
    Capturamos la mejor foto durante el concierto.