How to Say "you capture" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you capture” is “comes” — B1 level.
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In games like chess or checkers
Examples
Si mueves el peón, comes la reina de tu oponente.
If you move the pawn, you capture your opponent's queen.
Ese ácido es tan fuerte que comes el metal.
That acid is so strong that it eats away the metal. (You, the acid, are doing the action—figurative)
Figurative Use
Just like in English, 'to eat' can mean 'to destroy' or 'to take.' In Spanish games, 'comer' is the standard way to say 'to capture' a piece.
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