interceptar
“interceptar” means “to intercept” in Spanish (blocking something in transit).
to interceptAlso: to block, to cut off
📝 In Action
El defensa logró interceptar el pase justo a tiempo.
B1The defender managed to intercept the pass just in time.
La policía interceptó el cargamento en la frontera.
B1The police intercepted the shipment at the border.
Es posible interceptar señales de radio con este equipo.
B2It is possible to intercept radio signals with this equipment.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: interceptar
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the most common use for 'interceptar'?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
From the Latin 'interceptare', which means to seize or catch between two points.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'interceptar' formal?
It is neutral. You can use it in a news report or while chatting about a football game with friends.
Does it have any irregular forms?
No, it follows the standard pattern for all '-ar' verbs in Spanish.
Can I use it for 'intercepting' a person?
Yes, especially if you are stopping them from getting to a specific destination, like police stopping a car.