Buscar
to snag
01
enganchar, rasgar
to catch something on a sharp or rough object, resulting in damage or tearing
Transitive: to snag sth on a sharp object
Example
She accidentally snagged her dress on a rusty nail, causing a tear in the fabric.
Ella accidentalmente enganchó su vestido en un clavo oxidado, causando un desgarro en la tela.
The cat snagged the curtains on the window latch, making it difficult to open and close them smoothly.
El gato enganchó las cortinas en el pestillo de la ventana, lo que dificultó abrirlas y cerrarlas suavemente.
02
enganchar, atascarse
to become entangled or caught on a sharp object or projection
Intransitive: to snag on a sharp object
Example
The fishing line snagged on a submerged branch, causing the angler to lose their lure.
El sedal se enganchó en una rama sumergida, haciendo que el pescador perdiera su señuelo.
Her sweater snagged on a nail sticking out of the fence as she walked past.
Su suéter se enganchó en un clavo que sobresalía de la valla mientras pasaba.
03
conseguir, agarrar
to catch or obtain something unexpectedly or with difficulty
Transitive: to snag sth
Example
She managed to snag a front-row seat at the concert by arriving early.
Ella logró conseguir un asiento en primera fila en el concierto llegando temprano.
He snagged a rare first edition of his favorite book at the antique store.
Él consiguió una rara primera edición de su libro favorito en la tienda de antigüedades.
Snag
01
obstáculo
a difficulty or problem, particularly a minor, hidden, or unpredicted one
Example
They hit a snag while assembling the furniture and had to start over.
Encontraron un obstáculo al montar los muebles y tuvieron que empezar de nuevo.
The project ran into a snag when the required materials were delayed.
El proyecto se topó con un obstáculo cuando los materiales requeridos se retrasaron.
02
desgarro, rasgón
an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
03
un tocón, un árbol muerto en pie
a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest
04
una protuberancia afilada, una saliente aguda
a sharp protuberance
