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capture

[/ˈkæptʃər/]
verb/nounpl: captures
captura
1. (verb) to take someone prisoner or gain control of something
The police captured the suspect after a long chase.
A polícia capturou o suspeito após uma longa perseguição.
2. (verb) to record or reproduce something in a photograph, film, or writing
The photographer captured the moment perfectly.
O fotógrafo capturou o momento perfeitamente.
3. (verb) to attract and hold someone's attention or interest
The movie captured the audience's imagination.
O filme capturou a imaginação do público.
4. (noun) the act of capturing or the thing that is captured
The capture of the criminal was a major victory for the police.
A captura do criminoso foi uma grande vitória para a polícia.
NYC Slang
catch
Synonyms
seizecatcharrestrecorddocumenttakeapprehend
Antonyms
releasefreeliberatelet go

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
captura
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
captura/pega
Informal 'pega' may be used colloquially
São Paulo
captura
Standard usage
Portugal
captura
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

capture one's heart
capture the flag
capture the moment
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