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    Capture (en. Capture)

    /ˈkæp.tʃər/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The act of taking something by force.
    The capture of the city was a significant military achievement.
    La captura de la ciudad fue un gran logro militar.
    The action of recording or registering a moment.
    The capture of the image was spectacular.
    La captura de la imagen fue espectacular.
    verb
    To apprehend a person or an animal.
    The police managed to capture the fugitive.
    La policía logró capturar al fugitivo.
    To take possession of something.
    We need to capture the public's attention.
    Necesitamos capturar la atención del público.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'captura', which means 'to take' or 'to seize'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    screenshot
    Action of taking an image of what is displayed on the screen.
    captura de pantalla
    data capture
    Process of gathering information.
    captura de datos
    moment capture
    Action of recording important situations or events.
    captura de momentos

    Related Words

    to capture
    To apprehend, take, or hold something or someone.
    capturar
    captivating
    That attracts or seduces.
    captivador
    captivating
    That captures interest or attention.
    captivante

    Slang Meanings

    To take a selfie.
    Let me take a capture with everyone at the party.
    Déjame hacer una captura con todos en la fiesta.
    To record something on video.
    I'm going to capture the concert with my camera.
    Voy a capturar el concierto con mi cámara.