Translation of catch to Spanish

catch verb

1. Discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly.

While rummaging through her grandmother's attic, Emma caught sight of an old trunk hidden behind a stack of boxes. Mientras exploraba el desván de su abuela, Emma descubrió una antigua caja escondida detrás de una pila de cajas.

2. Perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily.

As I walked into the crowded room, I caught the sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting from the kitchen. Mientras caminaba hacia la habitación atestada, capté el dulce aroma de galletas recién horneadas flotando desde la cocina.

3. Reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot.

The boxer tried to catch her opponent's left hook, but it was too quick and landed squarely on his jaw. El boxeador intentó atrapar el gancho izquierdo de su oponente, pero era demasiado rápido y aterrizó directamente en su mandíbula.

4. Take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of.

The firefighter quickly caught the rope thrown by his teammate to rescue the person trapped in the burning building. El bombero atrapó rápidamente la cuerda lanzada por su compañero para rescatar a la persona atrapada en el edificio en llamas.

5. Succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase.

The police officer finally catch the thief who had been evading them for hours, and brought him to justice. El oficial de policía finalmente capturó al ladrón que había estado esquivándolos durante horas y lo llevó a la justicia.

6. To hook or entangle.

The fisherman's line caught the big fish, and it struggled to get free from the hook. La línea del pescador atrapó al gran pez y luchó por liberarse de la caña.

7. Attract and fix.

The fisherman used his expertise to catch the rare species of fish in the depths of the ocean, carefully reeling it in with his rod. El pescador utilizó su experiencia para cazar la especie rara de peces en las profundidades del océano, rebiendo con cuidado con su caña.

8. Capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping.

The trapper spent hours in the woods trying to catch a glimpse of the elusive wolverine. El trapero pasó horas en los bosques intentando atrapar una vista del wolverine escurridizo.

9. Reach in time.

As I ran across the field, I managed to catch the ball just before it bounced away from me. Mientras corría por el campo, logré atrapar la pelota justo antes de que se alejara de mí.

10. Get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly.

The hiker had to catch her breath after climbing the steep mountain trail. El senderista tuvo que atrapar su respiración después de subir la empinada senda del monte.

11. Catch up with and possibly overtake.

The fast-moving train managed to catch up with the slow-moving freight train on the track ahead, eventually surpassing it in speed. El tren de pasajeros que se movía con rapidez logró alcanzar al tren de mercancías que se movía lentamente en la vía por delante y finalmente lo superó en velocidad.

12. Be struck or affected by.

The harsh weather caught me off guard, leaving me shivering in the cold. El severo clima me pilló por sorpresa, dejándome temblando en frío.

13. Check oneself during an action.

As she was about to speak her mind, she caught herself and decided to take a moment to think before responding. Mientras estaba a punto de expresar su opinión, se dio cuenta y decidió tomar un momento para pensar antes de responder.

14. Hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers.

The reporters tried to catch the conversation between the two rival CEOs, but it was too quiet and they couldn't make out what was being said. Los periodistas intentaron atrapar la conversación entre los dos CEOs rivales, pero era demasiado tranquilo y no pudieron hacerse una idea de lo que se estaba diciendo.

15. See or watch.

From the top of the hill, I caught sight of the sunset over the ocean. Desde la cima de la colina, avisté el atardecer sobre el océano.

16. Cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled.

The loose thread on my shirt caught in the door and I had to carefully untangle it before it ripped. Hilos suelto en mi camisa se atrapó en la puerta y tuve que desenredarlo con cuidado antes de que se rasgara.

17. Detect a blunder or misstep.

The coach caught the opposing team's mistake and immediately called a timeout to adjust their strategy. El entrenador aprovechó el error del equipo rival y llamó un tiempo para ajustar su estrategia al instante.

18. Grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of.

After reading the novel, she caught the underlying theme of social commentary and appreciated its depth. Después de leer el novela, ella percibió el tema subyacente de comentario social y apreció su profundidad.

19. Contract.

The company's profits began to catch, indicating a decline in sales. Los beneficios de la empresa comenzaron a decrecer, lo que indica una disminución en las ventas.

20. Start burning.

The pilot had to catch the fuel before it ignited, or the entire plane would have been engulfed in flames. El piloto tuvo que atrapar el combustible antes de que explotara, o toda la avión habría estado rodeada por las llamas.

21. Perceive by hearing.

As I walked through the forest, I caught the sweet melody of birdsong drifting from a nearby clearing. Mientras caminaba por el bosque, capté la dulce melodía del canto de los pájaros que flotaba desde un claro cercano.

22. Suffer from the receipt of.

The company caught a severe backlash on social media after they announced their plan to lay off thousands of employees. La empresa recibió un severo rechazo en las redes sociales después de anunciar su plan para despedir a miles de empleados.

23. Attract.

The bright colors of the advertisement caught the attention of potential customers, drawing them in to learn more about the new product. Los colores brillantes del anuncio atrajeron la atención de los clientes potenciales, atraéndolos hacia aprender más sobre el nuevo producto.

24. Apprehend and reproduce accurately.

The photographer was able to catch the perfect shot of the sunset, capturing its vibrant colors and subtle nuances. El fotógrafo logró atrapar la toma perfecta del atardecer, capturando sus colores vibrantes y sutiles matices.

25. Take in and retain.

The detective tried to catch every detail of the crime scene, knowing that even the smallest piece of evidence could be crucial to solving the case. El detective intentó capturar cada detalle del escenario del crimen, sabiendo que incluso la pieza más pequeña de evidencia podría ser clave para resolver el caso.

26. Spread or be communicated.

The news of her resignation caught on quickly, spreading like wildfire through social media and dominating the headlines for days. La noticia de su renuncia se extendió rápidamente, difundiéndose como una llama de fuego a través de las redes sociales y dominando los titulares durante días.

27. Be the catcher.

The shortstop will catch for the pitcher during tonight's game, trying to snag any wild pitches that come her way. El jardinero corto atrapará para el lanzador durante el partido de esta noche, tratando de atrapar cualquier pase salvaje que se le acerque.

28. Become aware of.

As she poured over the old family recipe, she caught the subtle hint of her grandmother's cooking style in the aroma wafting from the pan. Mientras revolcaba sobre la receta familiar antigua, descubrió el sutil indicio del estilo de cocina de su abuela en el aroma que flotaba del sartén.

29. Delay or hold up.

The traffic jam caught us, and we were late to our friend's birthday party. El atasco nos pilló y llegamos tarde a la fiesta de cumpleaños de nuestro amigo.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I catch.
You	You catch.
He/She/It	He/She/It catches.
We	We catch.
You	You catch.
They	They catch.

Complete conjugation.

catch noun

1. A drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident.

The catch of our company's new software was its compatibility issues with older operating systems, which caused significant delays in implementation. El atractivo de la nueva aplicación del nuestro empresa fue sus problemas de compatibilidad con sistemas operativos antiguos, lo que causó retrasos significativos en su implementación.

2. The quantity that was caught.

The fishing trip yielded a decent catch of salmon, which we took back to the market for sale. El paseo de pesca dio como resultado una captura decente de salmón, que llevamos al mercado para su venta.

3. A person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect.

At the wedding, Sarah couldn't help but notice her friend's new catch, a charming and successful businessman who had won over the hearts of many in attendance. En el matrimonio, Sarah no pudo evitar fijarse en la nueva atracción de su amiga, un empresario atractivo y exitoso que había conquistado los corazones de muchos asistentes.

4. Anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching).

The fishermen returned with a big catch, including several large salmon and a few sea bass. Los pescadores regresaron con una gran captura, incluyendo varios salmónes grandes y unos pocos lenguados.

5. A break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion).

The actor's dramatic delivery was interrupted by a sudden catch in his voice, revealing the depth of his character's sorrow. La dramática interpretación del actor fue interrumpida por un repentino ahogamiento en su voz, revelando la profundidad de la tristeza del personaje.

6. A restraint that checks the motion of something.

The safety catch on the door ensured that it wouldn't swing open and hit anyone walking by. La trabilla de seguridad en la puerta garantizó que no se abriera y golpeara a alguien que pasaba por allí.

7. A fastener that fastens or locks a door or window.

The fire escape had a catch at the top, which was stuck and wouldn't budge, preventing us from descending safely. El escalera de incendios tenía un ganchillo en la parte superior, que estaba atascado y no se movía, lo que nos impedía descender de manera segura.

8. A cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth.

The kids had a great time playing catch in the park, laughing and shouting as they tried to get the ball to each other. Los niños pasaron un tiempo increíble jugando al catch en el parque, riendo y gritando mientras intentaban obtener la pelota entre sí.

9. The act of catching an object with the hands.

The child's impressive catch of the ball earned her a round of applause from the crowd. El impresionante atrapamiento del niño de la pelota le valió un aplauso redondo del público.

10. The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal).

The police department's swift response and diligent investigation led to a successful catch, resulting in the arrest of the notorious thief. La rápida respuesta y exhaustiva investigación del departamento de policía llevaron al éxito en la captura, lo que culminó con el arresto del famoso ladronero.