How to Say "to intercept" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to intercept” is “interceptar” — B1 level.
Examples
El defensa logró interceptar el pase justo a tiempo.
The defender managed to intercept the pass just in time.
La policía interceptó el cargamento en la frontera.
The police intercepted the shipment at the border.
Es posible interceptar señales de radio con este equipo.
It is possible to intercept radio signals with this equipment.
The 'Personal A'
If you are intercepting a specific person (like a suspect), you must use the word 'a' before them. Example: 'Interceptaron a Juan' (They intercepted Juan).
A True Friend
This word is a 'cognate,' meaning it looks and acts almost exactly like the English word 'intercept,' making it very easy to remember!
Using 'interrumpir' instead
Mistake: “Quiero interrumpir la señal.”
Correction: Quiero interceptar la señal.
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