atraparon
“atraparon” means “they caught” in Spanish (grabbing something or someone).
they caughtAlso: they trapped, you all caught
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Los policías atraparon al ladrón después de una hora.
A2The police caught the thief after one hour.
Atraparon la pelota antes de que tocara el suelo.
A2They caught the ball before it touched the ground.
¿Ustedes atraparon al perro que se escapó?
B1Did you all catch the dog that escaped?
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Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: atraparon
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Which of these means 'They caught the ball'?
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📚 Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'trapo' (rag or cloth), referring to the ancient practice of using nets or cloths to catch birds or small animals.
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'atraparon' only mean 'they'?
In most Spanish-speaking countries, it can mean 'they' (ellos/ellas) OR 'you all' (ustedes). In Spain, 'you all' usually uses a different form (atrapasteis).