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to snag
01
enganchar, atujar
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.
The cat snagged the curtains on the window latch, making it difficult to open and close them smoothly.
02
engancharse, atraparse
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.
La línea de pesca 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 salía de la cerca mientras pasaba.
03
pillar, conseguir
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 al llegar temprano.
He snagged a rare first edition of his favorite book at the antique store.
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.
The project ran into a snag when the required materials were delayed.
02
desgarro, hendidura
an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
03
tronco muerto, pino seco
a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest
04
pico, saliente
a sharp protuberance
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