What is the Spanish word for "pounce"?

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

English

pounce

Spanish

abalanzarse

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Alternative translations of "pounce"

saltar
atacar
abordar

Examples of how to use "pounce" in Spanish

English
The cat was about to pounce on the mouse.
Spanish
El gato estaba a punto de abalanzarse sobre el ratón.
English
The cat pounces on the toy now.
Spanish
El gato se lanza ahora sobre el juguete.
English
She pounced on the chance quickly.
Spanish
Ella aprovechó la oportunidad rápidamente.
English
They are pouncing on fresh opportunities.
Spanish
Ellos están aprovechando nuevas oportunidades.
English
He has pounced at every small mistake.
Spanish
Él ha aprovechado cada pequeño error.

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