Trampa (en. Trap)

/ˈtɾampa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Device or means to catch someone or something.

The hunters set a trap to capture the fox.

Los cazadores colocaron una trampa para capturar al zorro.

Stratagem or deception to achieve a goal.

The trap they set in the game cost him the victory.

La trampa que le pusieron en el juego le costó la victoria.

Complicated situation that traps a person in difficulty.

Being in a legal trap can be very stressful.

Estar en una trampa legal puede ser muy estresante.

From Latin 'trappa', meaning 'net' or 'trap'.

to set a trap

To prepare a situation that entraps or deceives someone.

poner una trampa

to fall into the trap

To be deceived or caught by a ruse.

caer en la trampa

deadly trap

Very dangerous situation that can lead to death.

trampa mortal

to catch

To capture someone or something, related to the action of a trap.

atrapar

deception

Action of deceiving, which can be associated with the idea of trap.

engaño

trampas

Plural of trap, referring to several devices or deceptions.

trampas

Very elaborate deception.

That plan was a very clever trap.

Ese plan fue una trampa muy ingeniosa.

Flaw or defect in a game or match.

That play was a trap; the referee should have penalized it.

Esa jugada fue una trampa, el árbitro debió sancionarla.