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capturar

[kap-tu-ˈrar]
verb
to capture
1. to take or seize someone or something by force or strategy
The police managed to capture the fugitive after a long chase.
A polícia conseguiu capturar o fugitivo após uma longa perseguição.
2. to record or take a photograph, video, or audio of something
The camera captured the sunset beautifully.
A câmera capturou o pôr do sol lindamente.
3. to attract and hold someone's attention or interest
The movie captured the audience's imagination.
O filme capturou a imaginação do público.
4. in computing, to acquire or store data
The software captures user data for analysis.
O software captura dados do usuário para análise.
Synonyms
prenderaprisionarapreenderreterfotografarregistrar
Antonyms
liberarsoltarlibertar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capturar
standard usage in all contexts
Portugal
capturar
standard usage, sometimes 'aprisionar' for imprisonment context
São Paulo
capturar
commonly used in both formal and informal speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

capturar a atenção
capturar o momento
capturar em foto
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