This is the 3276th most frequent Spanish word.
captan
"Captan" means "they capture" or "they grasp" in English.
Here, the word 'captan' emphasizes the act of understanding or mentally grasping concepts or information.
Ellos captan rápidamente las ideas principales durante la reunión.
They quickly grasp the main ideas during the meeting.
In this case, 'captan' refers to the physical detection or sensing of alterations in the environment by devices designed for such purposes.
Los sensores captan los cambios de temperatura en la habitación.
The sensors detect the temperature changes in the room.
Here, 'captan' is used to inquire whether the interlocutors comprehend or recognize the significance of the topic being discussed.