snag

• Sustantivo con varios significados: una protuberancia o punta afilada, un árbol muerto en pie en un bosque, un enganchón o desgarro en una tela, o un problema u obstáculo inesperado.

A noun with multiple meanings: a sharp projection, a standing dead tree in a forest, a tear or pull in fabric, or an unexpected problem or obstacle.

1. Sharp protuberanceB1formal

   A sharp, projecting point or part, such as a broken branch or a jagged edge.

   Punta saliente y afilada

   • He tore his jacket on a snag in the fence.
   • Be careful of the snags on that old piece of wood.
   • The snag on the rock cut his hand.

   Sinónimosbarbjagpointprojectionprongprotuberancespike

2. Standing dead treeB2formal

   A dead tree that remains upright, often found in undisturbed forests, providing habitat for wildlife.

   Árbol muerto en pie

   • The forest was full of snags that served as homes for woodpeckers.
   • A tall snag stood in the middle of the clearing.
   • Snags are important for the ecosystem of old-growth forests.

3. Forced openingB2informal

   An opening made forcibly, as by pulling or tearing apart.

   abertura forzada

   • He made a snag in the fabric when he pulled it too hard.
   • There was a snag in the net where the fish had broken through.
   • She tore a snag in the paper while opening the package.

   Sinónimosrentripsplittear

4. Unforeseen obstacleB1informal

   An unexpected problem or difficulty that hinders progress.

   Obstáculo imprevisto

   • The project hit a snag when the funding was delayed.
   • There was a snag in our travel plans due to the flight cancellation.
   • We encountered a snag with the software installation.

   Sinónimosbarriercatchcomplicationdifficultyhitchobstacleproblemsetback

• Verbo que indica la acción de atrapar, agarrar u obtener algo rápida o inesperadamente, o también toparse con un problema u obstáculo.

A verb used to indicate the act of catching, grabbing, or obtaining something, often quickly or unexpectedly, or to encounter a problem or obstacle.

1. Catch or tear on a sharp objectB1informal

   To become caught or torn on a sharp or protruding object, such as a nail or branch.

   engancharse o rasgarse con algo puntiagudo

   • She snagged her dress on a loose nail in the fence.
   • The fishing line snagged on a submerged log.
   • Be careful not to snag your sweater on the thorns.

   Sinónimoscatchhookriptear

2. Obtain quickly or cleverlyB2informalamerican

   To get something desirable by acting quickly, smartly, or taking advantage of an opportunity.

   Conseguir rápidamente o con astucia

   • He snagged the last ticket to the concert.
   • She snagged a great deal on a used car.
   • I managed to snag a front-row seat at the show.

   Sinónimosgrabhooklandnabscoresecureseizesnatch

3. Cut or shape roughlyC2formal

   To cut, hew, or shape something in a rough or jagged manner.

   Cortar o tallar toscamente

   • The workers snagged the timber into rough planks.
   • He snagged the stone with a chisel to create a primitive edge.
   • The sculptor snagged the marble block to outline the figure.

   Sinónimoshackhewjagnotchserrate