capturar

Senses

1. 1.

   to capture, to catch

   to seize or take control of someone or something, especially by force

2. 2.

   to record, to capture

   to record or preserve something (an image, sound, or moment) using technology

3. 3.

   to captivate, to capture

   to attract and hold someone's attention or interest

Examples

• "A polícia conseguiu capturar o fugitivo depois de uma semana de busca."

  The police managed to capture the fugitive after a week of searching.

• "O fotógrafo capturou perfeitamente a emoção do momento."

  The photographer perfectly captured the emotion of the moment.

• "Esse filme consegue capturar a essência da cultura brasileira."

  This film manages to capture the essence of Brazilian culture.

Usage

Common in both literal contexts (capturing criminals, animals) and figurative ones (capturing images, attention, or emotions). Often used with "conseguir capturar" (manage to capture). Similar to "pegar" in casual speech for physical catching, but "capturar" is more formal and precise.