catch

• Substantivo que designa o ato de capturar algo ou a quantidade de coisas capturadas, como o pescado; também pode indicar um mecanismo de travamento ou fecho, e, em sentido figurado, um problema ou complicação oculta.

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.

   Pesca

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

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2. B1informal

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

   Boa aquisição

   • 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.

   Sinônimosacquisitioncoupfindgemprizetreasure

3. Hidden problemB2informal

   A hidden drawback or disadvantage.

   Problema 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.

   Sinônimoscomplicationdisadvantagedrawbackhitchpitfallsnagtraptwist

4. Game of catchingB1informalamerican

   A game where players throw and catch a ball.

   Jogo de pega-pega com bola

   • 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 indica o ato de capturar, pegar ou interceptar algo ou alguém, seja com as mãos, seja de forma figurada, como pegar um meio de transporte ou contrair uma doença.

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.

   Pegar

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

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   Antônimosfreelet goliberaterelease

2. Contract an illnessA2formal

   To become infected with a disease or illness.

   Contrair uma doença

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscontractdevelopget

3. A2informal

   To understand or hear something that was said.

   Entender ou ouvir

   • 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.

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   Antônimosmissmisunderstand

4. Arrive in time forB1informal

   To be in time for a vehicle or service.

   Pegar a tempo

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

   Sinônimosgetmake

   Antônimosmiss

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