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to catch
01
to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air
Transitive: to catch a moving object
Example
Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it.
In his last game, the baseball player caught a fast pitch.
02
capturar, pegar
to capture or grab something or someone using methods like hunting, chasing, or trapping
Transitive: to catch a prey or game
Example
The fisherman patiently waited to catch a big trout in the river.
The cat stealthily crept up to catch a mouse in the garden.
03
pegar, captar
to reach and get on a bus, aircraft, or train in time
Transitive: to catch a means of transportation
Example
He left his meeting early in order to catch his flight home.
Ele saiu da reunião mais cedo para pegar o voo de volta para casa.
She caught the bus just in time for her morning class.
Ela pegou o ônibus bem a tempo para a aula da manhã.
04
pegar, contrair
to get sick, usually with bacteria or a virus
Transitive: to catch a disease
Example
Be careful around him; you do n't want to catch the flu.
Be careful when visiting the hospital, so you do n't catch an infection.
05
pegar, assistir a
to arrive at a location or be present at a specific time to witness or experience something
Transitive: to catch an event or moment
Example
We hurried to catch the movie before it started at the theater.
She wanted to catch the sunrise at the beach, so she woke up early and drove there before dawn.
06
pegar, flagrar
to discover someone in the act of doing something wrong or incriminating
Ditransitive: to catch sb doing sth
Example
The teacher caught the students cheating on the exam and immediately confiscated their cheat sheets.
I caught my roommate stealing money from my wallet when I walked into the room unexpectedly.
07
perceber, captar
to realize or perceive something that was previously unnoticed
Transitive: to catch sth
Example
He caught the subtle hint in her words and understood what she truly meant
The detective caught an inconsistency in the suspect's alibi, leading to further investigation.
08
pegar, agarrar
to assume the role of the catcher in a sports game
Transitive: to catch a sports game
Example
He was called upon to catch the final inning of the softball game.
The starting catcher caught the first six innings of the baseball game before being replaced by a backup player.
09
capturar, apreender
to apprehend or capture something or someone, often after chasing them
Transitive: to catch a criminal or runaway
Example
The police caught the fleeing suspect after a high-speed chase.
The security guard caught the shoplifter and held them until the police arrived.
10
agarrou, prendeu
(of an object) to get caught or snagged in another object or substance
Intransitive: to catch on sth | to catch in sth
Example
Her necklace caught in the branches of a tree as she walked through the forest.
The kite caught on a power line and could n't be retrieved without assistance.
11
pegar, alastrar
(of fire) to spread or extend to various objects, areas, or structures
Transitive: to catch sth
Example
The sparks from the fireworks caught the roof of the building.
The fire caught the nearby trees, rapidly spreading through the forest.
12
pegar, atrapar
to land a hit or strike on a target, making contact with the intended object or person
Transitive: to catch sb on a part of body | to catch sb in a part of body
Example
The boxer threw a powerful punch and caught his opponent on the chin, knocking him down.
The martial artist executed a swift kick and caught his opponent in the chest.
13
cativar, encantar
to captivate or enchant someone through charisma or attractiveness
Transitive: to catch sb
Example
The singer's soulful voice and stage presence caught the audience.
Her infectious smile and warm personality caught everyone in the room.
14
entender, perceber
to comprehend or perceive spoken words, often requiring attention or concentration
Transitive: to catch spoken words
Example
I could n't quite catch what she said over the noise of the traffic.
She spoke softly, and I strained to catch her words from across the room.
15
capturar, coletar
to collect and keep something for further use or possession
Transitive: to catch sth
Example
The pitcher caught rainwater in a bucket for later use.
The sponge caught the spilled milk, preventing it from spreading across the floor.
16
captar, apreender
to capture and accurately reflect the essence, energy, or intention of a spirit or idea
Transitive: to catch the spirit or essence of something
Example
The actor's portrayal of the historical figure caught the essence of their personality.
The musician's rendition of the classic song caught the original spirit.
17
perceber, notar
to notice or see something briefly
Transitive: to catch signs of something
Example
As she walked through the garden, she caught sight of a rare butterfly fluttering among the flowers.
He caught a glimpse of the sunset through the trees as he drove along the winding mountain road.
18
sofrer, levar
to experience or receive the impact of something, often in a negative or harmful way
Transitive: to catch impact of something
Example
He caught a bullet in his shoulder during the shootout.
The boxer caught a powerful punch to the jaw, sending him to the canvas.
19
pegar fogo, acender
to ignite and start to burn
Intransitive
Example
As the firefighters arrived, the old house's rafters had already caught.
The paper caught and quickly turned to ash in the fireplace.
20
ultrapassar, alcançar
to surpass or overtake someone or something, often in a race, competition, or pursuit
Transitive: to catch sb/sth
Example
The car accelerated and caught the slower vehicle in front.
The cyclist caught the group ahead and joined them in the final stretch of the race.
21
recuperar, recompor-se
to regain something essential for one's well-being or functioning
Transitive: to catch sth
Example
After running a marathon, the exhausted runner stopped to catch his breath.
After a long day of work, he collapsed onto the couch to catch some sleep.
22
perceber, notar
to notice or observe an error, mistake, or misjudgment made by someone
Transitive: to catch a mistake or error
Example
The editor caught a spelling mistake in the manuscript before it went to print.
The accountant caught an error in the financial statement.
23
entender, compreender
to comprehend or capture the meaning or essence of something
Transitive: to catch the meaning of something
Example
It took me a moment to catch the significance of her words.
After reading the article a few times, I finally caught the main idea and understood the author's perspective.
24
prender, enroscar
to have a part of one's body or clothing become entangled or trapped in something
Transitive: to catch sth on sth | to catch sth in sth
Example
She caught her sleeve on a nail sticking out from the fence and tore a hole in her shirt.
I caught my foot in the tree root and stumbled while walking through the forest.
25
pegar-se, perceber-se
to reflect briefly to reassess one's actions, behavior, or thoughts
Transitive: to catch oneself
Ditransitive: to catch oneself doing sth
Example
I caught myself before saying something hurtful.
She caught herself starting to procrastinate and reminded herself of the importance of staying focused.
Catch
01
captura, pega
the act of capturing something that has been thrown through the air
Example
The baseball player made an impressive catch in the outfield.
O jogador de beisebol fez uma pega impressionante no campo externo.
She made a swift catch, saving her phone from falling off the table.
Ela fez uma rápida pega, salvando seu telefone de cair da mesa.
02
pegadinha, desvantagem
a downside or problem that is hidden
03
prisão, captura
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
04
pega-pega, jogo de pegar
a game where players throw a ball to each other and try to catch it without letting it fall
05
trava, fecho
a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
06
interrupção, quebração
a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
07
prêmio, peça
anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
08
um bom partido, um bom prospecto para casamento
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
09
captura, pesca
the quantity that was caught
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