🇬🇧🇪🇸 catch - atrapar : English Lesson

Meaning of "catch" ("atrapar"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

“Catch” means to stop and hold something that’s moving through the air, like a ball, or to get hold of something before it escapes, like a runaway hat on a windy day. You can also “catch” things like a bus (before it leaves) or even catch a cold (but that’s not as fun as catching a ball).

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Dad tried to catch the flying pancake, but it decided to land on his head.

I ran to catch the ice cream truck, but my shoelaces had other plans.

Tom tried to catch his hat in the wind, but the hat said, “I’m free now!”

I caught a cold, but I don’t remember chasing it.

I tried to catch the chicken, but the chicken thought we were playing tag.

Tom throws a red ball. A small dog jumps. Tom runs and tries to catch the ball. He says, "Catch, catch!" He cannot catch it and the ball rolls. His little sister runs to catch it. She can catch it! She hugs the ball and gives it to the dog. They all smile.

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This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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