capturar

This is the 4645th most frequent Spanish word.

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capturar

To capture.


In this sentence, 'capturar' is used to indicate the act of taking or acquiring a photo or visual representation.

He logrado capturar una imagen clara del paisaje.

I managed to capture a clear image of the landscape.


Here, 'capturar' refers to apprehending or detaining someone in a legal or physical context.

El detective logró capturar al sospechoso después de una larga persecución.

The detective managed to capture the suspect after a long chase.


In this context, 'capturar' is used metaphorically to express the act of effectively conveying or representing something intangible, such as emotion.

El escritor sabe cómo capturar la esencia de cada emoción en sus palabras.

The writer knows how to capture the essence of each emotion in his words.