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capturing

[/ˈkæp.tʃər.ɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
capturando
1. The act of taking or seizing someone or something, especially by force
The police are capturing the fugitive.
A polícia está capturando o fugitivo.
2. The act of recording, photographing, or filming something
She is capturing beautiful sunset photos.
Ela está capturando fotos de pôr do sol bonitas.
3. The act of recording data or information electronically
The system is capturing all user interactions.
O sistema está capturando todas as interações do usuário.
4. The act of winning or obtaining control of something
The team is capturing the market share.
O time está capturando a participação de mercado.
Synonyms
seizingcatchingrecordingfilmingphotographingobtainingwinning
Antonyms
releasingfreeinglosing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capturando
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
capturando
Standard usage, also used in business/tech contexts
Portugal
capturando
Standard usage, may also use 'apanhando' in informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

capturing someone's heart - conquistar o coração de alguém
capturing the moment - capturar o momento
capturing attention - chamar/atrair atenção
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