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to pounce
01
atrapar, lanzarse sobre
to move down on something or someone with a sudden, swift action, typically with the intention of seizing or capturing
Intransitive: to pounce on sb/sth
Example
The bird swooped down from the sky and pounced on the unsuspecting rodent.
El pájaro se lanzó sobre el roedor desprevenido desde el cielo.
The goalkeeper anticipated the shot and pounced on the ball, making a remarkable save.
El portero anticipó el disparo y se lanzó sobre el balón, haciendo una parada notable.
Pounce
01
zancada, zancada rápida
the act of pouncing
