What is the Spanish word for "catch"?

Learn how to say "catch" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

catch

Spanish

atrapar

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Alternative translations of "catch"

capturar
coger
pillar
agarrar

Examples of how to use "catch" in Spanish

English
Did you catch the fish with your hands?
Spanish
¿Lo pescaste con las manos?
English
I catch the early bus.
Spanish
Tomo el autobús temprano.
English
She caught the ball easily.
Spanish
Ella atrapó la pelota con facilidad.
English
They are catching the train now.
Spanish
Ellos están tomando el tren ahora.
English
He has caught a cold again.
Spanish
Él se ha resfriado de nuevo.

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