snap

A noun referring to a sudden, sharp cracking sound, a fastening device that clicks shut, or an informal photograph.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее внезапный резкий треск, застежку, которая защелкивается, или неформальную фотографию.esSustantivo que designa un chasquido o crujido repentino y seco, un cierre que se abrocha de golpe, o una fotografía informal y rápida.frNom désignant un bruit sec et soudain, une attache qui se ferme en claquant, ou une photographie informelle.deSubstantiv, das ein plötzliches, scharfes Geräusch (Knacken, Schnappen) bezeichnet, einen Verschluss, der einrastet, oder ein informelles Foto.ptSubstantivo que designa um estalo ou crepitação súbita e seca, um fecho que se encaixa com um clique, ou uma fotografia informal.zh名词，指突然的清脆响声（如断裂声、啪的一声），也指按扣、搭扣等扣合装置，还指非正式的随手快照。arاسم يشير إلى صوت طقطقة أو فرقعة مفاجئة وحادة، أو إلى مشبك يغلق بضغطة، أو إلى صورة فوتوغرافية غير رسمية وسريعة.

1. Sudden breaking sound A2 formal

   A sharp cracking sound made when something breaks or closes quickly.

   • The branch broke with a loud snap.
   • I heard the snap of the lock closing.
   • The snap of the twig startled the deer.

   ruТрескeschasquidofrcraquement secdeKnackenptEstalozh啪的一声arطقطقة

   Synonyms: clackclickcrackpopsnick

2. Photograph A2 informal

   An informal photograph taken quickly.

   • She took a snap of the sunset.
   • He showed me his holiday snaps.
   • I need to take a snap for my ID card.

   ruФотографияesFoto, fotografía rápida o instantáneafrphoto instantanéedeSchnappschussptFotozh快照arصورة فوتوغرافية

   Synonyms: photophotographpictureshotsnapshot

3. Fastener B1 formal

   A device that fastens clothing with a clicking sound.

   • The snap on my jacket is broken.
   • She fastened the snap on her purse.
   • The baby's onesie has snaps at the bottom.

   ruЗастежкаesBroche de presiónfrbouton-pressiondeVerschlussptFecho de pressãozh按扣arزر كبس

   Synonyms: popperpress studsnap fastener

4. Period of cold weather B1 informal

   A short period of very cold weather.

   • We had a cold snap in January.
   • The snap brought snow to the region.
   • Plants need protection during a cold snap.

   ruПохолоданиеesOla de fríofrVague de froiddeKälteperiodeptOnda de friozh寒潮arموجة برد

   Synonyms: cold snapcold spellcold wavefreeze

• snaps plural form
• snaps' possessive plural form
• snap's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking something suddenly with a sharp sound, or to speak or react sharply or angrily.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия внезапного разрыва чего-либо с резким звуком, или резкого и злого высказывания или реакции.esVerbo que designa la acción de romperse algo de forma súbita con un sonido seco, o de hablar o reaccionar de manera brusca y airada.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se briser ou de se rompre soudainement avec un bruit sec, ou de parler ou réagir de manière brusque et irritée.deVerb, das das plötzliche Zerbrechen oder Reißen von etwas mit einem scharfen Geräusch bezeichnet oder ein abruptes, gereiztes Sprechen oder Reagieren.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de quebrar ou romper algo de repente, com um estalo; também pode significar falar de forma ríspida ou perder a paciência.zh动词，表示某物突然断裂并发出清脆的响声，也指突然且愤怒地说话或反应。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الانكسار أو الانقطاع المفاجئ مع صوت حاد، أو على رد فعل أو كلام عنيف ومفاجئ بسبب الغضب أو التوتر.

1. Break suddenly A2 formal

   To break something with a sharp, cracking sound.

   • He snapped the pencil in half.
   • The branch snapped under the weight of the snow.
   • She snapped the lock off the suitcase.

   ruСломать с трескомesPartir o romper de golpefrse casser netdeMit einem Knacken brechenptQuebrar de repentezh啪地折断arكسر مفاجئ

   Synonyms: breakcrackfracturepopsplit

2. Make a sharp sound A2 formal

   To produce a sudden, sharp sound, often by moving fingers or a whip.

   • He snapped his fingers to get the waiter's attention.
   • The whip snapped loudly in the air.
   • She snapped the lid shut on the box.

   ruЩёлкатьeschasquido / chasquearfrProduire un bruit secdeSchnalzenptEstalarzh啪的一声arإصدار صوت حاد

   Synonyms: clackclickcrackpop

3. Speak angrily B1 informal

   To speak in a sharp, irritable, or angry manner.

   • She snapped at him for being late.
   • He snapped, 'I don't have time for this!'
   • The teacher snapped at the noisy students.

   ruРезко ответитьesHablar bruscamentefrparler avec brusqueriedeScharf antwortenptResponder com rispidezzh厉声说话arالتكلم بحدّة وغضب

   Synonyms: barkgrowllash outretortsnarl

   Antonyms: complimentpraisesoothe

4. Take a photograph A2 informal

   To take a quick photograph, often informally.

   • She snapped a photo of the sunset.
   • He snapped a picture of the famous landmark.
   • Tourists were snapping pictures of the street performers.

   ruСфотографироватьessacar una fotofrphotographier rapidementdeFotografierenptFotografarzh拍照arالتقاط صورة

   Synonyms: captureclickphotographshoottake

5. Lose control emotionally B2 informal

   To suddenly lose emotional control, often due to stress or pressure.

   • After months of stress, he finally snapped.
   • She snapped under the pressure of the exam.
   • He snapped and started shouting at everyone.

   ruСорватьсяesPerder los estribosfrcraquerdeDie Beherrschung verlierenptPerder o controle emocionalzh情绪失控arفقدان السيطرة العاطفية

   Synonyms: breakcome apartcrackfreak outgo to pieceslose it

   Antonyms: calmcomposesteady

• snapped past participle
• snapped past simple
• snapping present participle
• snaps third person singular

Phrasal variants: snap atsnap offsnap up