catch

• Sustantivo que denota el acto de atrapar o capturar algo, o la cantidad de peces u otros objetos obtenidos en dicha acción. También puede referirse a un dispositivo para sujetar o a algo que provoca atracción o engaño.

A noun referring to the act of capturing or seizing something, or the amount of fish or other items caught.

1. Something caughtA2formal

   Something that is caught, especially a fish or animal.

   Captura

   • He showed off his catch of the day.
   • The fisherman had a big catch.
   • Her catch included several trout.

   Sinónimosbagcapturehaulpreyprizetaketrophy

2. B1informal

   A person or thing that is considered a good or desirable acquisition.

   buena pareja

   • She's a great catch for any team.
   • He is quite a catch on the dating scene.
   • That player would be a real catch for our club.

   Sinónimosacquisitioncoupfindgemprizetreasure

3. Hidden problemB2informal

   A hidden drawback or disadvantage.

   Pegue o inconveniente oculto

   • The offer sounds good, but what's the catch?
   • There must be a catch to this deal.
   • Read the fine print to find any catches.

   Sinónimoscomplicationdisadvantagedrawbackhitchpitfallsnagtraptwist

4. Game of catchingB1informalamerican

   A game where players throw and catch a ball.

   Juego de atrapar la pelota

   • The kids played catch in the park.
   • Let's have a game of catch after lunch.
   • He taught his son how to play catch.

• Verbo que denota la acción de capturar, agarrar o interceptar algo o a alguien.

A verb used to indicate the act of capturing, seizing, or intercepting something or someone.

verbo irregular

1. Capture or seizeA1formal

   To take hold of something or someone, especially quickly or unexpectedly.

   Capturar o atrapar

   • She caught the ball with one hand.
   • He caught the thief before he could escape.
   • The cat caught the mouse in its paws.

   Sinónimosapprehendarrestcapturegrabseizesnatch

   Antónimosfreelet goliberaterelease

2. Contract an illnessA2formal

   To become infected with a disease or illness.

   Contraer una enfermedad

   • I caught a cold after getting wet in the rain.
   • Don't catch the flu from your sick friend.
   • She caught pneumonia during her trip.

   Sinónimoscontractdevelopget

3. A2informal

   To understand or hear something that was said.

   Captar, oír

   • I didn't catch what you said—can you repeat it?
   • Did you catch the news about the accident?
   • He caught the teacher's instructions clearly.

   Sinónimosapprehendcomprehenddiscernfollowgetgrasphearmake outunderstand

   Antónimosmissmisunderstand

4. Arrive in time forB1informal

   To be in time for a vehicle or service.

   llegar a tiempo para

   • We caught the last train home.
   • I barely caught the bus this morning.
   • They caught the flight just before takeoff.

   Sinónimosgetmake

   Antónimosmiss

Variantes phrasalcatch oncatch outcatch upcatch up with