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  1. Spanish (Latin America)
  2. /Preterite vs. imperfect
  3. /atrapar

atrapar

atrapar
to catch (to trap)
From Lesson 114:Preterite vs. imperfect·Spanish (Latin America)

Usages of atrapar

El ladrón corría cuando la policía lo atrapó.
The thief was running when the police caught him.
El gato atrapó un pájaro en el parque.
The cat caught a bird in the park.
Tú ibas a atrapar el helado con la lengua, pero se cayó.
You were going to catch the ice cream with your tongue, but it fell.
Conque eres sigiloso, pero te atraparon.
So you are stealthy, but they caught you.

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