WordapanharMeaningto catchPart of speechverbPronunciationCoursePortuguese (Portugal)LessonContrasting past tensesUsages of apanharO menino dormia quando apanhou um susto e gritou.The boy was sleeping when he got a fright and shouted.A chuva era forte quando eu apanhei um susto.The rain was heavy when I got a fright.