What is the Spanish word for "seize"?

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

English

seize

Spanish

confiscar

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Alternative translations of "seize"

apoderarse
capturar
asir
tomar

Examples of how to use "seize" in Spanish

English
The government will seize all his assets.
Spanish
El gobierno confiscará todos sus bienes.
English
They seize the opportunity quickly.
Spanish
Ellos aprovechan la oportunidad rápidamente.
English
Police seized the stolen goods yesterday.
Spanish
La policía confiscó las mercancías robadas ayer.
English
She is seizing the old book now.
Spanish
Ella está tomando el libro antiguo ahora.
English
We have seized the moment together.
Spanish
Hemos aprovechado el momento juntos.

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